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For nearly 150 years,
the Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence,
tucked in the southwest corner
of Gallaudet University's campus has been host
to heads of state from near and far,
housed the first co-ed students admitted
to The Columbia Institution,
and served as an apartment
for numerous University faculty and staff members.
But throughout the years, it has always been home
to the presidents of Gallaudet University
and their families.
For the first time the Edward Miner Gallaudet Residence
has been opened to television cameras.
First Lady Vicki Hurwitz takes us on a tour
of this campus landmark.
Frances Merrill, wife of President Merrill,
searched extensively for furnishings
that would fit with the Lincoln room.
You'll see many of the home's beautiful furnishings
and unique features.
And hear stories from former residents
and visitors to this architectural treasure.
When I came here in the fall of 1951,
I was told I had a room in House One.
If you walk to House One and see the first front door --
look up, and you'll see the second floor,
look up more and you'll see the third floor.
That small window was my room.
House One feels like it belongs to all of us
in the community because there are many artifacts
in there that all of us should be aware of.
House One really plays a central role
in Deaf American history and culture.
We should learn more about what happened in that house;
who went to the house, who made decisions there,
what kind of decisions were made there.
That really impacts us as a culture and a community.
We don't view House One as a museum.
We live here, and we entertain here,
but this house truly belongs to the students and alumni
of Gallaudet University.
Join us as we take a peek inside the residence
that on campus is simply known as House One.
Welcome.