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The history of the white house

  • Act of Congress

    Act of Congress

    George Washington signed an Act of Congress in December.
  • Construction

    Construction

    Start of construction of the White House in October.
  • John Adams

    John Adams

    The President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into the White house.
  • inaugural open house

    inaugural open house

    Thomas Jefferson held the first inaugural open house.
  • Fire!

    Fire!

    The White House survived to a fire during the War of 1812.
  • Second fire!

    Second fire!

    The White House survived to a second fire.
  • Open house

    Open house

    The President Clinton’s open house on January 21.