Ilove our nation’s capital city, and one of my favorite tourist spots there is the White House. So the recent photos of the White House’s East Wing being demolished gave me pause. Initially, I was alarmed to see razed this historic architecture, which my family enjoyed touring over the years, including the White House movie theater.

But come to think of it, there’s something very American about continually updating, changing and expanding the residence of our commander in chief. We’re a restless nation, always striving for better. (Albeit, sometimes missing the mark, which may be the case with this current demo; the soon-to-be ballroom looks as though it might dwarf the rest of the White House compound.)

This isn’t Europe after all, which clings to its ancient ruins. “Old” here means cir

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