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George Washington was selected the site for the Presidents House consulting architect James Hoban. Washington was the only President that didn't sleep in the White House
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British Troops invaded the White House. They entered an empty house, ate dinner, then burned the House down.
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Roosevelt took office after the assassination of McKinley, Rooselvelt obtained congressional appropriations totaling $475,445 for repairs,refurnishing, and new construction.
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President Hoover hosted a party for children of the White House. A fire caused by an overheated flue broke out in the West Wing attic.
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Construction of a new East Wing was be built over a secret underground air raid shelter
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Truman finisheda four year and four month reconstructing. Before the House had 62 rooms, 26 halls, and 14 bathrooms. After, 100+ bedrooms, 40 halls, and 19 bathrooms
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President Nixon had a new press briefing room built over the indoor pool
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President Carter had solar panels installed on the roof of the West Wing
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Actor John Travolta and Princess Diana dance together at a gala dinner hosted by President Reagan
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Barack Obama being the first African American President and the first African American to live in the White House
