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Calculated Shard: 164 (from laksa034)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa164.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/melania-trump\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/melania-trump\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/melania-trump","crawl_time":1776956696,"first_indexed_time":1487409108,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,whitehousehistory!www,\/bios\/melania-trump s443","src_root_hash":"18353873844031292164","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Melania Trump - White House Historical Association","meta_descriptions":[""],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Main Content\nMelanija Knavs (Melania Knauss) was born on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia (the former Yugoslavia) to parents Viktor and Amalija Knavs.\nAs a young woman, Melania studied design before pausing her studies to pursue a modeling career abroad. She became a successful fashion model, appearing in television advertisements, fashion magazines, and billboards. She came to the United States during the 1990s and continued her modeling career. On January 22, 2005, she married businessman and real estate mogul Donald J. Trump at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. The following year, the couple welcomed their son, Barron.\nWhen Donald J. Trump was elected president in 2016, Melania Trump became the second first lady born outside of the United States (the first being Louisa Catherine Adams) and the only first lady to become a naturalized U.S. citizen (2006).\nAs first lady, Mrs. Trump advocated for children and devoted efforts to helping young people navigate the many issues they face in an ever-changing society. In 2018, she announced BE BEST, an awareness campaign that promoted healthy living, kindness, and respect among and for children. The initiative consisted of three pillars: well-being, including the social and emotional health of children; social media, focusing on understanding its positive as well as negative effects on children; and opioid abuse, striving to protect the most vulnerable from the effects of drug abuse while educating people of all ages about the detrimental effects of opioid addiction.\nMrs. Trump also traveled to many countries such as Saudi Arabia, Israel, Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Vatican City, and India during her time as first lady. She also embarked on a week-long solo tour of Africa in 2018 in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During her trip, she visited the countries of Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Egypt, meeting with local leaders, teachers, and students of all ages.\nWhile living in the White House, Mrs. Trump supported the ongoing restoration of the White House’s historic Bellangé furniture suite. She also worked with the White House Historical Association on a number of projects, including new wall fabric in the Red Room; new rugs for the Diplomatic Reception Room and Yellow Oval Room; the acquisition of the Isamu Noguchi sculpture\nFloor Frame\n; and several other conservation projects.\nIn 2024, Mrs. Trump released her memoir,\nMELANIA\n, which became a #1 on the\nNew York Times\nbest sellers list. After her husband won the 2024 presidential election, Mrs. Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.\nYou Might Also Like\nCollection\nAn Unlikely Friendship: The United States and Britain\nIt seems unlikely that the United States would form a long-lasting friendship with Great Britain after declaring independence in 1776, but these two nations once deeply embroiled in arguments over sovereignty grew to be close allies. This tight friendship didn't come without significant obstacles. Several decades after stunning revolutionary success over the Crown, British soldiers again descended on American soil, setting\nPodcast\nMaking the Official White House Christmas Ornament\nFeaturing Hamilton Davison and Dave Marquis\nPodcast\nWhite House History and the Waldorf Astoria New York\nFeaturing David Freeland and Jasmin Howanietz\nPodcast\nThe White House Chief Usher\nFeaturing Gary J. Walters\nPodcast\nHistory Revealed: The Kennedy Gravesite\nFeaturing James L. Felder, Elinor Crane, and Alan Price\nPodcast\nRoad Trip to the Presidents Heads\nFeaturing John Plashal and Fred Schneider\nCollection\nThe 2025 White House Christmas Ornament\nEvery year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families. In this collection, explore the history behind our 2025 design and learn more about White House State Dinners.\nBuy\nPodcast\nThe Honey Fitz: A Presidential Yacht\nFeaturing Charles Modica, Captain Gregory Albritton, and Captain Katelyn Kiefer","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Main Content](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/melania-trump#main-content)\n\n[![The White House Historical Association](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/images\/topnav-logo--default.svg)](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/)\n\n## Primary Navigation\n- Explore\n  ### Explore\n  Do you want to learn more about the vibrant history of the White House? Browse our site through curated collections or content type.\n  \n  - [Collections Learn About the History of the White House by Subject](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/collections)\n  - [Galleries Browse Images From White House History](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/galleries)\n  - [Audio Listen to History](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/audio)\n  - [Videos Watch Past Programs & Educational Videos](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/videos)\n  - [Questions & Answers Have you ever wondered....](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/questions)\n  - [Presidents & First Ladies Biographies & Portraits](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios)\n  - [![Podcasts](https:\/\/d1y822qhq55g6.cloudfront.net\/_302x167_crop_center-center_none\/WH-1600-Sessions-Podcast-Cover_WIDE_2024-03-19-170012_wvdq.png) Podcasts The White House 1600 Sessions](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/the-white-house-1600-sessions)\n- Topics\n  ### Popular Topics\n  Have a topic you’d like to know more about? 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She became a successful fashion model, appearing in television advertisements, fashion magazines, and billboards. She came to the United States during the 1990s and continued her modeling career. On January 22, 2005, she married businessman and real estate mogul Donald J. Trump at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. The following year, the couple welcomed their son, Barron.\n\nWhen Donald J. Trump was elected president in 2016, Melania Trump became the second first lady born outside of the United States (the first being Louisa Catherine Adams) and the only first lady to become a naturalized U.S. citizen (2006).\n\nAs first lady, Mrs. Trump advocated for children and devoted efforts to helping young people navigate the many issues they face in an ever-changing society. In 2018, she announced BE BEST, an awareness campaign that promoted healthy living, kindness, and respect among and for children. The initiative consisted of three pillars: well-being, including the social and emotional health of children; social media, focusing on understanding its positive as well as negative effects on children; and opioid abuse, striving to protect the most vulnerable from the effects of drug abuse while educating people of all ages about the detrimental effects of opioid addiction.\n\nMrs. Trump also traveled to many countries such as Saudi Arabia, Israel, Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Vatican City, and India during her time as first lady. She also embarked on a week-long solo tour of Africa in 2018 in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During her trip, she visited the countries of Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Egypt, meeting with local leaders, teachers, and students of all ages.\n\nWhile living in the White House, Mrs. Trump supported the ongoing restoration of the White House’s historic Bellangé furniture suite. She also worked with the White House Historical Association on a number of projects, including new wall fabric in the Red Room; new rugs for the Diplomatic Reception Room and Yellow Oval Room; the acquisition of the Isamu Noguchi sculpture *Floor Frame*; and several other conservation projects.\n\nIn 2024, Mrs. Trump released her memoir, *MELANIA*, which became a \\#1 on the *New York Times* best sellers list. After her husband won the 2024 presidential election, Mrs. Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.\n\n## Related Information\n### Spouse\n- [Donald J. Trump](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/donald-j-trump)\n\n### Portrait\n[First Lady Melania Trump](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/photos\/melania-trump)\n\n## Share\n### Find us on...\n- [Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/melania-trump)\n- [Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Melania%20Trump%20https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/melania-trump)\n- [Share on Pinterest](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/melania-trump&media=https:\/\/d1y822qhq55g6.cloudfront.net\/default\/flotus.png&description=)\n\n## Related\n[Related](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/bios\/melania-trump#related-content)\n\n[Next America’s 250th: American Artists in the Royal Co…](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/the-white-house-1600-sessions\/americas-250th-american-artists-in-the-royal-collection)\n\n## You Might Also Like\nGrid view\n\nList view\n\nList view\n\n- ![](https:\/\/d1y822qhq55g6.cloudfront.net\/layout\/_largeThumb\/ROYAL-COLLECTION_HEADER.jpg)\n  \n  Podcast\n  \n  [America’s 250th: American Artists in the Royal Collection](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/the-white-house-1600-sessions\/americas-250th-american-artists-in-the-royal-collection)\n  \n  Featuring Tim Knox\n- ![](https:\/\/d1y822qhq55g6.cloudfront.net\/thumbnails\/_largeThumb\/QueenElizabeth-GWB-StateDinner-Image-overlay-short-half.jpg)\n  \n  Collection\n  \n  [An Unlikely Friendship: The United States and Britain](https:\/\/www.whitehousehistory.org\/collections\/an-unlikely-friendship)\n  \n  It seems unlikely that the United States would form a long-lasting friendship with Great Britain after declaring independence in 1776, but these two nations once deeply embroiled in arguments over sovereignty grew to be close allies. 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Main Content Melanija Knavs (Melania Knauss) was born on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia (the former Yugoslavia) to parents Viktor and Amalija Knavs. As a young woman, Melania studied design before pausing her studies to pursue a modeling career abroad. She became a successful fashion model, appearing in television advertisements, fashion magazines, and billboards. She came to the United States during the 1990s and continued her modeling career. On January 22, 2005, she married businessman and real estate mogul Donald J. Trump at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. The following year, the couple welcomed their son, Barron. When Donald J. Trump was elected president in 2016, Melania Trump became the second first lady born outside of the United States (the first being Louisa Catherine Adams) and the only first lady to become a naturalized U.S. citizen (2006). As first lady, Mrs. Trump advocated for children and devoted efforts to helping young people navigate the many issues they face in an ever-changing society. In 2018, she announced BE BEST, an awareness campaign that promoted healthy living, kindness, and respect among and for children. The initiative consisted of three pillars: well-being, including the social and emotional health of children; social media, focusing on understanding its positive as well as negative effects on children; and opioid abuse, striving to protect the most vulnerable from the effects of drug abuse while educating people of all ages about the detrimental effects of opioid addiction. Mrs. Trump also traveled to many countries such as Saudi Arabia, Israel, Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Vatican City, and India during her time as first lady. She also embarked on a week-long solo tour of Africa in 2018 in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During her trip, she visited the countries of Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, and Egypt, meeting with local leaders, teachers, and students of all ages. While living in the White House, Mrs. Trump supported the ongoing restoration of the White House’s historic Bellangé furniture suite. She also worked with the White House Historical Association on a number of projects, including new wall fabric in the Red Room; new rugs for the Diplomatic Reception Room and Yellow Oval Room; the acquisition of the Isamu Noguchi sculpture *Floor Frame*; and several other conservation projects. In 2024, Mrs. Trump released her memoir, *MELANIA*, which became a \#1 on the *New York Times* best sellers list. 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