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.

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

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