Number One Observatory Circle

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Number One Observatory Circle built?1893
2. What is the current designation?Official temporary residence of the Vice President of the United States
3. What is the first vice president to reside permanently?Walter Mondale
4. Why is the house next to the Naval Observatory?The Naval Observatory keeps the nation’s master clock and helps with space and navigation for the military, so putting the Vice President’s home nearby keeps important people close to these science tools.
5. When did the house become the Vice President’s home?Congress made it the Vice President’s residence in 1974, and it has been used by every Vice President since then.

U.S. Naval Observatory: A scientific institution responsible for astronomical observations, timekeeping, and navigation support for the U.S. military and civilian sectors.
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): The senior military officer of the United States Navy, responsible for the administration and operational readiness of the Navy.
Executive Branch: The branch of the U.S. government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the President and including the Vice President.
Astrometry: The branch of astronomy concerned with the precise measurement and position of stars and other celestial bodies.