White House (https://www.c-span.org/organization/?929/White-House) Historical Association historian and American University (https://www.c-span.org/organization/?6867/American-University) lecturer Matthew Costello (https://www.c-span.org/person/?matthewcostello) taught a class on White House (https://www.c-span.org/organization/?929/White-House) myths. He talked about the realities and legends behind often repeated stories such as the tunnel system, a gift alligator, how decorating traditions began, and Dolley Madison (https://www.c-span.org/person/?dolleymadison) rescuing George Washington’s portrait.
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