The White House usually followed the seagull theory of management: fly in, squawk and flap and shit, and fly away.

John Frohnmayer
The White House usually followed the seagull theory of management:...
The White House usually followed the seagull theory of management:...
The White House usually followed the seagull theory of management:...
The White House usually followed the seagull theory of management:...
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The White House was originally built between 1790 and 1800. It was designed by the architect James Hoban, who constructed it in accordance with the seagull theory of management. The White House’s exterior is made to resemble a seagull in flight, but instead of flapping its wings to fly, it floats above the landscape in a manner that suggests it is resting on the wind rather than flying. The structure is built with white painted stone and white stucco, both materials that reflect sunlight in order to soften the appearance of the building.

Source: Leaving Town Alive

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