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However, it is recognized by the National Historic Landmark NHL, which is a higher level designation created under the same preservation framework that the 1966 Act expanded. It also sits within the Lafayette Square Historical District, which is on the National Register. So, in practice, the White House receives protections equivalent to or greater than any site under the NHPA, even though it is not listed the same way as museums or private homes might be. Bottom line, the NHPA does apply to the White House through its role as federal property and the NHL status. It is not individually listed on the National ISD due to the active government use and special legal standing. Any reservations or alterations must still comply with the historic preservation standard and federal review under Section 106. So you're partially correct, but you're not completely correct, and they still have to go through a whole bunch of mirror art before they can do anything to the White House.