Of the 42 presidents, only 17 have occupied the Oval Office. Discover more about the President's Office.

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President Bush on Thursday said, "I believe America is the hope for the world because we are a nation that stands strongly for freedom. We believe every man, woman, and child is given the gift of liberty by our Creator. That's a fundamental belief of the United States. This cherished belief has guided our leaders from America's earliest days." More Videos

View these historical photographs of the presidents and first ladies in rooms of the White House

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