White House Fence Construction - U.S. National Park Service
WebJun 21, 2022 · NPS image. The National Park Service and United States Secret Service began construction on a new White House fence in July 2019. Construction around the 18-acre White House complex will be completed in …
Metal fencing around Capitol increasingly frequent and …
WebFeb 6, 2023 · By Scott MacFarlane. Updated on: February 6, 2023 / 5:48 PM EST / CBS News. For the third year in a row, an eight-foot, black metal fence will surround the U.S. Capitol complex during an...
Security fence to go up at Capitol for State of the Union
WebMar 1, 2024 · By Chris Marquette. Posted March 1, 2024 at 7:54pm. A security fence will surround the Capitol as President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address on March 7, according to three...
History of the White House Fence
WebFrom its start as a wooden post and rail fence in 1801, the fence around the White House has evolved with the changing landscape of Washington and the security needs of the First Family. Circa 1801. President Thomas Jefferson ordered the construction of a wooden post and rail fence around the White House.
White House adds fencing around perimeter - NBC News
WebJun 4, 2020 · WASHINGTON — After another night of peaceful protests outside Lafayette Square, workers were seen putting up new fencing barriers around the White House complex Thursday morning, adding to...
Part of fencing perimeter comes down around White House - CNN
WebApr 14, 2021 · CNN — Part of the fencing perimeter that has been around the White House complex since President Donald Trump was in office was removed on Wednesday morning. CNN observed crews taking down...
A Brief History of the White House Cutting Itself Off From DC
WebJul 10, 2019 · Construction began Tuesday on a new 13-foot fence around the White House. The existing fence is six-foot-six inches, and people still manage to find a way to jump the barrier and throw things over it with alarming frequency.
White House fortifies security perimeter ahead of continued protests - CNN
WebJun 4, 2020 · CNN — The People’s House continued to be fortified from the public Thursday, as workers erected a perimeter of tall metal fencing around the White House complex.
Temporary White House fence erected after Capitol attack starts …
WebApr 14, 2021 · WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Temporary fencing installed around the White House following the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol began to come down on Wednesday, more than three months...
Visitors can get close to White House North Lawn again after …
WebJuly 4, 2021, 9:47 AM PDT. By Teaganne Finn and Monica Alba. WASHINGTON — U.S. Secret Service has removed fencing and barricades that blocked people from being able to walk all the way up to the...
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