The White House has lifted a
40-year-old ban on taking photos during public tours of the executive mansion.
Rather they are now inviting visitors to share their shots on Twitter using
ž#WhiteHouseTour. First lady Michelle Obama announced the change in a video on
Instagram today.
“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.
In a statement, a spokesperson
for the first lady’s office told the Guardian:
“The ban was put in place due
to old flash photography and the damaging effect extreme flash could have on
artwork. Thanks to changes in flash photography, we are now able to lift this
ban.
We want guests to enjoy the
People’s House. Lifting this ban will allow visitors to keep the memories of
their visit to the White House for a lifetime and share them with their family
and friends.”
The White House said some
cameras and accessories such as so-called selfie sticks would still be
prohibited .
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