White House

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. The term "White House" is often used as a figure of speech for the president and his advisers.
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Some of the key events about White House

  • 1800
    The White House became the official residence of the President of the United States
  • 1814
    The White House was burned down by British forces during the War of 1812.
  • 1865
    The White House was the site of President Lincoln's assassination planning.
  • 1901
    The West Wing was constructed, providing additional office space for the President and staff
  • 1909
    The Oval Office was built as part of an expansion of the West Wing
  • 1919
    The White House lawn was used to graze sheep during World War I, damaging the grounds.
  • 1929
    The West Wing was severely damaged by a Christmas Eve fire.
  • 1933
    The first press conference was held in the White House
  • 1933
    The White House was the target of an assassination attempt on President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt.
  • 1941
    The East Wing was added to the White House complex
  • 1948
    The entire interior of the White House was renovated and modernized
  • 1950
    The White House underwent a controversial renovation that completely gutted the interior.
  • 1961
    The White House Historical Association was established to preserve the building's history
  • 1974
    The White House became embroiled in the Watergate scandal, leading to the first presidential resignation.
  • 1978
    The first solar panels were installed on the White House roof
  • 1981
    The White House was the site of an assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
  • 1994
    A small plane crashed on the White House lawn in an apparent suicide attempt.
  • 1995
    The White House became accessible via the internet with the launch of its official website
  • 2001
    The White House was a potential target during the September 11 terrorist attacks.
  • 2009
    The White House Kitchen Garden was established to promote healthy eating

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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