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White House. The White House is a symbol of the Presidency, Government, and American people. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in Washington D.C. (the capital of the United States) . White House. President George Washington oversaw the construction of the White House. He never had the chance to live there because his presidency ended before it was finished being built..
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1. The White House
3. White House President George Washington oversaw the construction of the White House. He never had the chance to live there because his presidency ended before it was finished being built.
4. The White House Has 132 rooms
35 bathrooms
412 doors
147 windows
28 fireplaces
8 staircases
3 elevators
5. White House Names Presidents Palace
Executive Mansion
Presidents House
It wasnt until 1901 when President Roosevelt named the building The White House.
6. White House History The first president to live in
the White House was our
second president, John Adams.
Since then, each president has made his own changes and additions to the house. Some additions included a bowling alley, balcony, indoor swimming pool, and a movie theater.
7. White House History The White House was set
on fire by the British during the War of
1812. President James Madison fled and
his wife, Dolly, saved the Declaration of
Independence as well as a portrait of George
Washington. The White House survived
the fire.
8. Blue Room
The Blue Room is the
formal reception room
of the mansion. The
president holds
ceremonies here. During
Christmas, a large
Christmas tree is placed in
the center of the
room.
9. Oval Office
The president works in
the Oval Office. He
gives all of his
speeches from his
desk in this room.
10. Dining Room
The State Dining Room is
used for hosting
formal dinners. The dining
room can serve up to 140
guests. The portrait of
George Washington, that
Dolly Madison rescued,
hung in this room.
11. Lincoln Bedroom
This bedroom currently
serves as a guest
bedroom. It served as an
office for President Lincoln
during his time in office.
He signed the
Emancipation
Proclamation in this very
room.
12. East Room
The East Room is the
largest room in the
White House.
Concerts, recitals,
bill signing ceremonies,
and conferences are
held here.
13. White House Pets There were many pets in the White House.
Kennedy had a pony named Macaroni.
Taft owned a cow.
Lincoln had 2 goats.
John Quincy Adams was given an alligator.
Clinton had a cat by the name of Socks.
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