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Feb. 22, 1935: Planes Banned From Flying Over the White House
On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt banned all airplanes from flying over the White House. His reasoning? The planes weren’t allowing him to sleep!
The ban is still in effect today, serving a greater purpose: security.
 Learn more about FDR with Behind Closed Doors.
 Image: The White House in 1935 (Library of Congress).
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Feb. 22, 1935: Planes Banned From Flying Over the White House

On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt banned all airplanes from flying over the White House. His reasoning? The planes weren’t allowing him to sleep!

The ban is still in effect today, serving a greater purpose: security.

 Learn more about FDR with Behind Closed Doors.

 Image: The White House in 1935 (Library of Congress).

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