Otto's Tales: Let's Visit the White House and Washington Monument | PragerU Kids

hey parents before we start this episode remember that your family can enjoy hundreds of fun and educational free videos like this one for kids of all ages be sure to subscribe to get all the new shows and updates at prageru kids.com [Music] welcome to Otto's Tales story time brought to you by prageru kids I'm Jill and today smidge Auto hi YouTube oh oh oh oh oh that's not very nice okay no no it happened this is okay okay enough enough enough enough why don't each of you take a deep breath and take some time alone to calm down before we talk about what just happened here okay take a little bit of time smidge Auto it's never happened before between them well are you still in the mood to read a story me too all right let's visit the White House and Washington Monument [Music] cars honked from all around as the Prager RV sat stuck in Washington DC traffic smidge reached for the air conditioning controls rough turned the knobs anyway I'm I'm out of side you control the air the music our food what's left for Dennis and me the RV edged forward slowly and Dennis called back what's all the fuss the White House is straight ahead and we're only a few minutes late for the tour hang in there the Bulldog stared glumly out the window we'd be there already if smidge hadn't made a stop for snacks the kitten's fur puffed up I was thinking of all of us Otto cranked the cold air backup in response smidge wrinkled her whiskers accepting the challenge back and forth they went turning the knobs from cool to warm until Dennis hit the brakes we made it Dennis exhaled the friends bickering paused when they noticed the Magnificent White Mansion behind a tall black fence let's hope the White House is big enough for the both of you because this RV certainly isn't Dennis chuckled they all hopped out and headed to the security checkpoint They confiscated my tuna the flustered kitten crossed her arms who made this rule no food this is the president's house we have to be respectful Dennis calmder as they followed the signs toward the residence building right this way a woman in uniform ushered them in to join their tour there's so much to see so please try not to linger in any one room as the people shuffled forward the woman addressed the group this is the ground floor which boasts the library the China room and the Vermeil room the floor above is the state floor which has other ceremonial rooms such as the Blue Room East room and state dining room the second and third floor are unavailable to tour because the first family lives there Dennis's eyes lit up all those books in the library the tour guide continued the house often hosts distinguished guests foreign dignitaries concerts from the corner of his eye Auto noticed smidge Dart into a different room from the rest of the group he curiously followed her as the guide's voice faded down the hall Otto found smidge in a room with pretty plates delicate bowls and all sorts of fancy China imagine Tuna on these spectacular smidge licked her lips fine dining and tons of bedrooms for sleepovers this house has everything Otto smiled I wish I was as powerful as the president I'd build a theater and bowling alley in my house too see them on this map ooh let's visit those the eager kitten reached for Otto's map he held it away from her I'm in control of the directions follow me The Confident Bulldog bounded up a flight of stairs across the hall and into the very crowded Blue Room isn't right smidge protested I thought we were going where I wanted to we will Otto said as he wiggled behind a curtain and opened a window after a quick detour the bulldog grinned and pounced outside where are you going smidge scrambled after him racing down the stairs to the lawn the kitten looked around nervously Otto are you sure about this The West Wing gleamed brightly in the morning sun ahead of them the Oval Office is right through those doors Auto pointed don't you want to see where the president works and makes important decisions smidge paused well I guess he's the one with all the power maybe I can talk to him about the no food rule rough Auto let to open the door a large wooden desk stood in front of the windows which were draped with long yellow curtains Otto and smidge raced across the Majestic Eagle nested in the deep blue carpet to get to the empty desk chair first thump they tripped something was sprawled across the floor a big Stern dog Rose from his resting place and stood tall over them state your name and business here the dog bellowed I'm Teddy special security for the president of the United States of America the friends froze in their tracks [Music] smidge's whiskers trembled Teddy sniffed around them you two smell like Mischief but no harm is done I'll escort you back tourists aren't allowed in this office we understand Otto replied disappointed chin up Teddy urged as he led them outside I'll fill you in on anything you missed on your tour smidge wriggled her nose something smells good out here and it's not food that would be the Rose Garden Teddy pointed towards beautifully blooming flowers many important events briefings and ceremonies are held here there's so much space Otto exclaimed I bet it's great for playing fetch yes but it's not all fun and games Teddy replied his tone was serious and his strides were Swift Otto and smidge struggled to keep up this Mansion is more than a home Teddy explained it's a workplace and Public Museum too the president and his family sacrificed a lot of privacy by living here I didn't think about that Otto admitted I wouldn't like strangers poking around my house smidge nodded so has every president lived here Teddy's ears perked everyone starting with John Adams our second President George Washington was the one who picked the site for the house in 1791. wow Auto marveled that's a lot of people who have lived here through the years it must be sad when they leave the trio arrived at another garden and Teddy stopped every president knows their time is limited in this office so they serve as best they can don't you mean rule smidge asked Teddy shook his head a president's job is to serve his country and people living in a republic means the people elect who they want to lead and the leader in return serves the people's needs hmm Otto thought about this a president serves the people that's a harder job than I realized it is Teddy agreed now I should get back to my job too if you pass through the garden here you'll get back to your tour in the East wing thank you for your help Teddy smidge bounced of course try to stay out of trouble the big dog winked smidge ran ahead towards a large flower and pressed her face into it Otto come smell these when she pulled away a monarch butterfly was perched on her nose hello there the fluttering Beauty said my name is Jackie are you enjoying the Jacqueline Kennedy garden uh two smidge sneezed sending Jackie flying sorry the kitten cried I'm smidge and this is Otto we were just passing through are you named after this Garden Jackie flitted closer yes I share a name with first lady Jackie Kennedy who helped redesign and replant the White House Gardens after years of neglect I'm glad she did smidge admired the colorful Greenery but weren't there servants to do that Jackie smiled the White House has staff but first ladies have responsibilities too they're not Queens to be waited on they fight for important causes host events and Lead many efforts around here Otto nodded she may not run the country but her job like the president includes serving the people exactly Jackie agreed was like an exciting job huh smidge sneezed again Otto nudged smidge let's get back we should find Dennis how will we find him smidge pointed to the Sea of people exiting the White House perhaps you need a better view I can't go very high but wait here Jackie lifted away as the friends waited for her to return a large Shadow loomed over them and blocked the sun before a giant bald eagle landed on the grass good afternoon I'm George the eagle proclaimed Jackie tells me you need a lift we do smidge was ecstatic we're looking for our friend in that crowd hop on George lowered his strong wing with a powerful launch George soared into the sky wait why are we flying away Otto asked you need a better view to find your friend George assured them you can see everything from the Washington Monument you mean that tall pencil looking structure smidge pointed at the Towering Obelisk ahead yes George chuckled the monument was designed by architect Robert Mills and was built to honor George Washington our first president it's just over 555 feet tall and took 36 years to complete you can tell by the change in color of the stones around the 150 foot mark down there Otto was enjoying the view there are so many big white buildings around here you're right George tilted his wings to slow down you can see the capital and supreme court buildings from here those represent the other branches of government that the president shares power with smidge was curious why does he share it so that no person or group can become too powerful George Washington set the example for this when he gave up his power after two terms as president of the United States he could have been the nation's leader as long as he wished but he stepped down because he didn't want the people to trade one king for another the key to having power is giving it up smidge asked that doesn't make sense I think George means that a good leader is selfless which we learned at the White House too the president serves the people and the people keep him in check Otto reasoned oh I see smidge understood George circled the monument and perched on its pointed tip Otto and smidge peered down toward the White House on the lawn they saw an unmistakable boy with white hair and glasses looking for his two lost friends Dennis smidgen Auto called as George descended to the White House where have you been Dennis gazed up in shock and shook his head Otto thought it would be a good idea to sneak off to the Oval Office smidge explained but a nice security dog brought us back here and when we didn't find you our friend George helped us get a better view from the Washington Monument they thanked George and he gave a sturdy salute before he swooped off disappearing behind an American flag Atop The White House Dennis pushed his glasses up you two could have gotten into big trouble but that sounds like quite a VIP tour that was my favorite adventure yet Otto barked you say that every time Otto smidge replied the trio made their way back to the RV and piled in Dennis I think you should have control of the air conditioning Auto confessed Dennis couldn't help but laugh are you sure smidge isn't in charge of that I'd rather share my power the kitten declared ruff ruff Otto agreed Dennis smiled and rolled down the windows instead alright you two let's go home with their heads sticking out of the window Otto and smidge enjoyed the breeze through their fur happy that they didn't need to make any more decisions until smidge got hungry for a snack again the and this story might be one of my favorite spots to visit yet the White House is an incredible place you know it's sometimes called the people's house where all Americans can feel like we belong because our president and leaders are elected by us hello Otto smidge now have you two worked things out very good very good smidge very nice thank you good boy Otto oh how very nice good boy Otto wow do you two accept each other's apologies now yes well I am glad we got that straightened out you know learning how to solve arguments is an important skill to have great leaders know how to solve conflicts and hey maybe one of you two can be president one day you think maybe thank you for watching Otto's Tales check out some of our other stories too keep reading keep watching and keep learning about all the great places that make America special bye bye good boy 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