President decides to close White House to holiday tours

Wednesday, November 21, 2001

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Tuesday he regretted that the White House is shutting the door to the public during the holiday season, halting a tradition that has delighted generations of Americans. The threat of new terrorist attacks required it, he said.

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