The White House Christmas Eve Fire of 1929

[@jack3inflesh]

Boy did this fire get lost in history. The only fire I ever knew about was the 1812 burning by the Brits. Thanks for bringing it to life

[@JackThelRipper]

Same here! Frickin baffles me that this was never mentioned in any history class?? I swear they should be teaching history about this Country first in school then other parts of the world.

[@barbarajolley6578]

@@JackThelRipper It seems that the history of "other parts of the world" isn't really taught, either. I have met quite a few young people who are clueless about either.

[@mountainjeff]

Kinda like Building 7.

[@retroguy9494]

I don't know how old you guys are, but I turn 60 this year and I knew about it. I remember it being talked about in school back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. It seems to me that today, there is little interest in history even in schools. Personally, I think history NEEDS to be studied so we not only have an understanding of where we are today and why, but also to not make the same mistakes going forward.

[@mountainjeff]

@@retroguy9494 Yes. I remember that I thought that everything was old news. That "we" were so much smarter now. There is so much to be learned, even from your parents, let alone your grand parents, if you're so lucky to have them. Why are "they" hiding stuff? Serious stuff? I'm talking RECENT history?

[@SearTrip]

The weird thing is, I just found pictures of the aftermath of this fire last night looking through the Library of Congress website. That was the first I had ever heard if it. And now, today, here’s a video about it.

[@NoelleTakestheSky]

Mrs. Hoover was quite brilliant with how she turned what could have been a traumatizing event for children into something they were able to find fun. Of course, it wouldn’t be fun if something happened to one of their fathers, but she clearly erred on the side of hoping they’d all be okay, so how to salvage the night for the children. I love her for that.

[@denniswhite166]

Merry Christmas History Guy and crew. And to all my fellow subscribers.

[@timothysworld1028]

According to the late White House Historian Williams Seales there was a puppy that was rescued from that fire. One of the Cabinet had a puppy he was keeping in his office to surprise his son for Christmas. interesting side note. Merry Christmas.

[@jeffbangkok]

In the 80's I lived on the family dairy where there were no holidays without work. My paycheck came from the highway department where many Christmas eve's I'd be driving a snow plow. My last Christmas in the USA in 1999. Having THG bringing great gifts of history always makes my day. Thank you for all you do. Merry day after from Bangkok

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

Is it true that it’s super cheap to live in Bangkok? I bought five minutes in one of those truck stop massage chairs for the first time ever yesterday, and now I feel 15 years younger.

[@retroguy9494]

Well, I'm not surprised. Cows need to be milked even on Christmas day!

[@fearthehoneybadger]

Merry Christmas, everyone.

[@skyden24195]

I had not known of this incident prior to watching this video. Interesting Christmas gift from "The History Guy." Merry Christmas right back at everyone at "The History Guy" and all others who read this comment.

[@danimal0921]

Merry Christmas, Professor G and all of your family and crew at THG!!!!! Thank you for making History deserving to be Remembered!!!

[@jameshallett5395]

THG: You and your team deserve to be remembered this Holiday Season…😊

[@yvonnefochesato4652]

Your son is young, what a wonderful way of saving this memory for him.... I'm looking forward to 2024 trip. All the best in 2024....

[@revrup]

Delightful story!

[@Nani-mw1sn]

Thank you.

[@shortfusesallee]

Merry Christmas, History Guy. Thank you for all the wonderful videos and the free education!

[@jeannedouglas9912]

Thanks for reminding everyone.

[@Twash50]

Merry Christmas from Washington, D.C.

[@rabignall]

Thank you 😊 🎉

[@davidruppel1216]

Merry Christmas from Christmas Valley Oregon!

[@briannicholas2757]

Merry Christmas to the whole HG family, and all the best in the New Year. Thank you for all that you do to keep us both enlightened and entertained, it is a year long Christmas gift we all treasure.

[@LowEarthOrbitPilot]

Merry Christmas, History Guy! 🙏🏼 Greetings from Fort Lauderdale, FL 🌴☀️👋🏼😁

[@dougwalker4944]

.props to the 'Reason for the Season' ...looking like a hippie, inviting everyone to feast. 🙏🙏🙏Peace to All🙏🙏🙏

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

Merry Christmas to you, yours, and your KZbin followers! 🙏❤️🎄🙏❤️🎄🙏❤️🎄🙏❤️🎄

[@jamesmathews9098]

Merry Christmas Mr. and Mrs THG! God bless you all!

[@DeconvertedMan]

Merry Historymas!

[@joelbrown3479]

PRICELESS More History...😂😂😂😂

[@stevedietrich8936]

Merry Christmas to THG and crew, and to all my fellow students as well. I've enjoyed yet another year of THG's interesting videos and hope that there are several more years of videos to come.

[@shawnharrington9548]

A great Christmas gift, thank you. Still waiting for the history of historians.

[@ChristineKane-on8bf]

Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@garylefevers]

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. Happy Holidays to those who do not. God bless.

[@melinnwflorida1762]

Merry Christmas to the History Guy and team! Your videos are always enlightening and entertaining. Thank you.

[@crispincain5373]

Nice to see Tamar and I made the cut for ugly sweaters! Merry Happy New Year too!

[@mamanoneyall51]

Merry Christmas 🎅☃️🇺🇲🗽🦅

[@tcschenks]

My Grandma told us that her house burnt down in the early 1930s when she was a little girl when the Depression-era Christmas Tree lights caught the Christmas Tree on fire.

[@GrumpyMeow-Meow]

Thank God she was alright. Those tree fires can reach 1200 degrees within 30 seconds.

[@davidshaddick3822]

Merry Christmas History Guy!

[@SafetySpooon]

Merriest of Xmases & Happiest of New Years to you all over that at THG!!

[@andyeaton6903]

Thank you!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@richwhitaker1506]

Merry Christmas History Guy. You keep us all grounded. 😂🎅

[@meganselva6799]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@SP-eq9st]

Never knew about this. Thank you and Merry Christmas and hopefully a Happy New Year.

[@laserbeam002]

May you and family have a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I wish you continued success in the coming new year. Thank you.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Merry Christmas HG

[@baylorsailor]

What an ominous year. Im glad they saved what they could. Its a shame that so much of the work from TR's time was lost. TR is my favorite president in history.

[@RetiredSailor60]

Merry Christmas from Ft Worth TX Lance (History Guy) and everyone watching around the world.

[@budgiefriend]

Merry Christmas to you and yours too.

[@stevenmullens511]

Merry Christmas, and God bless us all

[@Jezeppi1]

Merry Christmas to you as well. 🎉🎉🎉

[@HarryWHill-GA]

Thank you sir. I hope you and yours had a VERY Merry Christmas.

[@ronalddevine9587]

Thanks Lance, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@frankgulla2335]

Thank you, THG for a nice Christmas story.

[@jfriend2001]

Merry Christmas to you and yours History Guy - Keep the swell videos coming & the podcast is Amazing for road trips - keep the both coming !

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Happy Christmas to all, with my best wishes for 2024, now that 2023 is nearly history.

[@jamesgudgeon4868]

🎉Merry Christmas to the History Guy 13:32

[@joelbrown3479]

Merry Christmas to you and your family 😎😎😎

[@helenel4126]

Merry Christmas! Never heard of this bit of history before. Thank you.

[@Jim-o1g2j]

You, your family and staff deserve every Christmas wish granted with a little extra. Thank you, Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

[@darkmist65]

And a very merry Christmas to you and yours

[@eternalfizzer]

Thank you and Merry Christmas! What a wonderful team you have!

[@janlindtner305]

Same for you👍👍👍

[@jbrhel]

Merry Christmas to you and yours THG.

[@blues730]

Merry Christmas THG!! All the best from my family to yours.

[@E.T.GARAGE]

Merry Christmas to THG and everyone else.

[@thommysides4616]

Merry Christmas dear brother. God bless you and yours!!!

[@GRWINNER]

Merry christmas, Mr Lance!🎄♥️

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

thanks again and Merry Christmas to you as well sir.

[@mikecooney3379]

Merry Christmas one and all!

[@terrycole9427]

Merry Christmas history guy

[@robertneal4244]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@rogergoodman8665]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@bavondale]

thank you for the great knowledge you bring

[@webblong9252]

Merry Christmas to Y'all at The History Guy. Ps Smokin hot episode🔥

[@BenjySparky]

THG you rock! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Peace

[@LBGirl1988]

Merry Christmas!

[@mikehill9888]

Thank you for the information 😊

[@ricke.2205]

I'm a little late but, wish y'all at The History Guy had a Merry Christmas. Looking forward to a new year of The History Guy. God bless.

[@iamsuzerain3987]

Merry Christmas to you and the intrepid THG crew🎄

[@leev4206]

Enjoyed the video Christmas “card” at the end. May you have a joyous Christmas and a blessed year.

[@susanbergquist3550]

A very Merry Christmas and hapy New Year! A big thanks for all of your hard work producing The History Guy, my favorite!!

[@danstotland6386]

Herr, professor. Doktor Geiger, We, here, wish you and friends and family a very merry Christmas and all the best for the coming. celebration (also all the gang at this site) That X-mas fire was news for me. Also, I make note that I was NOT invited to the party. Sighhh!

[@bretmelton3823]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@deb7518]

I had never heard about this! Thanks for the post, and Happy New Year!

[@ElChupahuahua]

Merry Christmas, THG and family!

[@KubotaManDan]

🎄 Merry Christmas ❄ Seasons Greetings ☃ Happy New Year 🥂 Peace and Love

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Very interesting story. Who knew? Merry Christmas to All.

[@patrickols]

Good video, one of your best…Merry Christmas to you sir and your family and everyone else

[@jovanweismiller7114]

Happy Christmas to you and all at the HG!

[@zenpunkchef]

merry christmas to the history guy and the history family. thank you for all the wonderfull content you provide to us history buffs all year long.

[@midsue]

Merry Christmas to the History Guy and your team 🎄❄️

[@-.Steven]

Thanks History Guy! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@garycarpenter2980]

Merry Christmas Season Greetings Happy Holidays Melekalikimaka Joyuex Noel Feliz Navidad Buon Natale to you and your people

[@HM2SGT]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWbameJlN-iepIsi=4cmN7_NZ5Rr_TELV Delightful version of MeleKalikimaka 🎄🎅😃

[@Michaelbos]

Merry Christmas to you. 🎅🏻🎄

[@kimhohlmayer7018]

I now adore Mrs. Hoover! I can say that I would have been an equally eager child had I been there then.

[@retroguy9494]

Yea well, don't adore her too much! She had her issues and wasn't really a kind person. Especially when it came to people of the lower classes.

[@mikereinhardt4807]

Merry Christmas to you HG! Thanks for all the great videos, and looking forward to seeing you in the new year!...

[@maryd9331]

Merry Christmas to all! Thanks for all the great info, both serious and entertaining! #PrayForPeace

[@DFSJR1203]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@kenlodge3399]

And a joyous Merry Christmas to you

[@Bambisgf77]

Merry Christmas 2023 THG & family! 🎄☺️Having a binge session on all your Christmas videos!

[@arturowagner4728]

Feliz Navidad, History Guy and family! Best wishes from Mexico!

[@HM2SGT]

Merry Christmas! Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year and thanking you for all the Thrice weekly gifts. 🎅🎄🎁

[@catking8039]

Merry Christmas

[@b.visconti1765]

WoW listening to you is interesting enough but the background objects you have behind you has really got my attention..too bad I couldn't get a longer closer look.. Merry Christmas

[@elanahammer1076]

Merry Christmas! 🤔❤🇺🇸