Beginning Of the White House
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
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
British Troops invaded the White House. They entered an empty house, ate dinner, then burned the House down.
Roosevelt took office after the assassination of McKinley, Rooselvelt obtained congressional appropriations totaling $475,445 for repairs,refurnishing, and new construction.
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.
Construction of a new East Wing was be built over a secret underground air raid shelter
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
President Nixon had a new press briefing room built over the indoor pool
President Carter had solar panels installed on the roof of the West Wing
Actor John Travolta and Princess Diana dance together at a gala dinner hosted by President Reagan
Barack Obama being the first African American President and the first African American to live in the White House