2012年4月,美國第一家庭與“谷歌藝術項目”(Google Art Project)合作啟動在線白宮游。人們只要安坐家中,就可對白宮13個公共房間進行360度觀光,了解139件藝術品的情況。美國第一夫人米歇爾親錄歡迎視頻,以下為雙語對照文本:
Hello everyone, and welcome to the White House. For more than 200 years, this building has served as the Presidential residence and office, a setting for so much of our history and a symbol of America to the rest of the world.
大家好,歡迎訪問白宮!二百多年來,這座建筑一直作為美國總統的居所和辦公地,見證了諸多我國歷史,并成為美國在世人眼中的象征。
But the White House isn't simply a home to the First Families or meeting space for world leaders. It's also known as "The People's House", a place that should be open to everyone. And that's why we've made it a priority to invite young people, military families, and Americans of all ages to join us here at the White House.
但白宮不僅僅是第一家庭的住所,或與各國領導人會面的場所,它也被稱作“人民的白宮”,向公眾開放。這也是我們一直看重把邀請青年人、軍人家庭和不同年齡的美國人參觀白宮的原因。
Thousands of people have walked these halls and gazed at the artwork. They've examined the protraits of Washington, Lincon and Kennedy. They've imagined the history that's unfolded here. And now you can do all of that without leaving your home. So go ahead, look around, enjoy the history and beauty of these rooms. Because after all, this is your house, too.
千萬計的人們走過這些大廳,欣賞著藝術作品。他們鑒賞過華盛頓、林肯和肯尼迪總統的畫像,想象著其中展現的歷史畫卷。現在你可以不必出家門就體驗這一切。來走一走、看一看吧,感受這些房間的悠久與美奐。因為,這里也是你們的家。