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