The White House

Super Sleuths The White House

"To Catch A Spy"

Greetings Sherlockian detectives! The United States government suspects that a spy has found a way into the White House. 007 is on assignment in the Middle East. Our government needs your help to catch the spy. You must correctly identify the country the spy works for. Begin your search at http://www.whitehouse.gov in the category "White House History and Tours". Remember to click the back button on the browser to return to this page. Your clues are in five "Top Secret" files. Fill in the boxes below with the correct letter of each clue.

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What is the name of the room located between the Red Room and the Green Room at the White House? (Look in "A White House History.")

_____ _____ _____ Room

Who painted the landscape painting in the White House called "Landing of the Pilgrims"? (Look in "Art in the White House.")

Michele _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ Corne

What did Zachary Taylor drink with the cherries he ate on July 4, 1850? (Look in "Presidents.")

_____ _____ _____

What is the name of the daily newspaper column written by Anna Eleanor Roosevelt? (Look in "First Ladies.")

My _____ _____

What is the name of the first baby born in the Executive Mansion? (Look in "First Families at Home.")

_____ _____ _____ _____ Madison Randolph

Now unscramble the five letters in the boxes to find out which country sent the spy to the White House.

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Library of Congress

African American History

Space Needle

Additional Activities

Select another room. List as many details about the room as you can find.

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