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White House lifts 40-year-old ban on cameras during public tours
Source: Reuters
US | Wed Jul 1, 2015 8:41am EDT
White House lifts 40-year-old ban on cameras during public tours
WASHINGTON
The White House lifted a 40-year-old ban on taking photos during public tours of the executive mansion on Wednesday and invited visitors to share their shots on Twitter using #WhiteHouseTour.
First lady Michelle Obama announced the change in a video on Instagram.
"If you've been on a White House tour, you may have seen this sign," she said, holding up a sign reading "No Photos or Social Media allowed." "Well, not any more," Obama said as she tore up the sign, laughing.
The White House did not give a reason for the policy change but said some cameras and accessories such as so-called selfie sticks would still be prohibited.
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White House lifts 40-year-old ban on cameras during public tours
WASHINGTON
The White House lifted a 40-year-old ban on taking photos during public tours of the executive mansion on Wednesday and invited visitors to share their shots on Twitter using #WhiteHouseTour.
First lady Michelle Obama announced the change in a video on Instagram.
"If you've been on a White House tour, you may have seen this sign," she said, holding up a sign reading "No Photos or Social Media allowed." "Well, not any more," Obama said as she tore up the sign, laughing.
The White House did not give a reason for the policy change but said some cameras and accessories such as so-called selfie sticks would still be prohibited.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/01/us-usa-whitehouse-photos-idUSKCN0PB4O920150701
