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Billiards
President Obama shoots pool in Holly cabin after the G8 Summit on May 19, 2012According to the Brunswick corporate website, President Eisenhower had Camp David "furnished with not one, but four...
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Pets at Camp David
President George W. Bush's dog Spot arrives at Camp David in 2001 for an important meeting in the Laurel LodgePresident Bush hits some tennis balls to puppy Barney in April 2001; President Bush and...
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Cabin Assignments for Leaders at the G8 Summit
When I first heard that the 2012 G8 Summit had been moved to Camp David, I immediately wondered about the cabin assignments. I was disappointed to hear National Security Adviser Tom Donilon joke that...
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White House Communications Agency - Special Missions Command
The White House Communications Agency (WHCA) is a joint service military agency under the operational control of the White House Military Office (WHMO) and administrative control of the Defense...
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JFK Library Collection of Camp David Photos
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library published a large collection of photos from Camp David in its Digital Archives of the Kennedy Administration. The photos are organized into five subject folders...
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Khrushchev and the Spirit of Camp David
September 1959 - In front of the Aspen Lodge at Camp DavidPresident Eisenhower invited Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to Camp David in 1959 to discuss issues related to the Cold War. Upon receiving...
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Camp David By Helicopter
It takes approximately 30 minutes to travel from the White House to Camp David by helicopter. Provided the weather conditions permit, it is the preferred way to get to the presidential retreat. The...
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Camp David G8 Summit Gift
In a touching ceremony, President Obama presents his special commemorative gift to the G8 Leaders at Camp DavidBackgroundCamp David is seldom in the news, which is why most of the posts on this blog...
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Working at Camp David
Military personnel during the arrival of President Lee of South Korea in April 2008 (George W. Bush Presidential Library)Camp David is an active naval based staffed by Navy and Marine personnel. It is...
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Weekend Meeting at Camp David
Memo inviting staff to Camp DavidIn June 1975, White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen held a weekend planning session at Camp David. The "Press Office Improvement Meeting" agenda included a discussion...
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New Construction at Camp David
One way to find out about new construction at Camp David is to study the satellite photos published periodically by Google and Bing. Google Maps has recently been updated to use satellite imagery from...
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Good Will Hunting Screening at Camp David in 1998
Group shot of the participants at the screening of "Good Will Hunting" (Courtesy; William J. Clinton Presidential Library)In January 1998, President Clinton invited a couple dozen people to Camp David...
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Photos from the LBJ Library
The LBJ Presidential Library has a nice collection of photos taken at Camp David during President Johnson's term in office. There is also a text-searchable collection of his Daily Diaries. Below are...
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Afghan President Karzai at Camp David
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan during an arrival ceremony at Camp David, Sunday, August 5, 2007. (White House)In 2007, President George W....
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GCC Summit at Camp David
GCC Summit meeting in Laurel Lodge (Pool photo by @CostantiniWW1)President Obama convened a summit meeting with leaders from the six nations (Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the U.A.E.)...
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Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Camp David
Secretary Kerry and Afghan President Ghani arrive at Camp David on March 23, 2015 (State Dept)On March 23, 2015, Secretary of State John Kerry hosted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive...
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Vice President Dick Cheney at Camp David on 9/11
Vice President Cheney, Lynne Cheney and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Aboard Marine Two on September 11, 2001In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, the National Archives released a...
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Camp David Fire Department #51
One of the original purposes of the fish pond built in front of the Aspen Lodge was to provide a nearby water source in the event of a fire at the President's cabin. Over the years, there have been a...
View ArticleCamp David Recruiting Video
Camp David, officially known as Naval Support Facility (NSF) Thurmont, is an active Navy base staffed by Navy and Marine personnel. A recruiting team from Camp David travels to various Naval...
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Wye Oak Fitness Center
Wye Oak fitness center at Camp DavidThe Wye Oak fitness center offers a broad range of exercise equipment including cardiovascular machines and free weights for strength training. When President Obama...
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President Nixon at Camp David
President Nixon looks out the window from inside the Aspen Lodge - Nov 22, 1972 (Nixon Library)One of President Nixon's most notable contributions to Camp David is the swimming pool outside the Aspen...
View Article2015 Camp David Recruiting Video
There is a new Camp David recruiting video featuring NSF Thurmont Commander Jeff Deviney that was produced in 2015. The previous video featured Commander Russell Rang, who transferred to Naval...
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President Trump at Camp David
Aspen Lodge: The President's Cabin at Camp DavidOn June 17, 2017, President Trump became the 14th president to visit Camp David. The president, first lady, and son Barron stayed overnight in the Aspen...
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Red Oak Cabin
Mitch McConnell outside the Red Oak cabin in 1992 (Photo: National Archives - Shawn T. Moore )The Red Oak cabin is one of the "VIP guest cabins" along with Birch, Dogwood, and Maple. It was one of the...
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President Biden at Camp David
Aspen Lodge: President Biden's cabin at Camp DavidIn February 2021, President Biden spent his first weekend at Camp David with his family since his inauguration in January. Before leaving, he said that...
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