White House

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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