Kalista, White House

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White House


History

ď‚— For two hundred years the White House

has stood as a symbol of the presidency.


History ď‚— George Washington was the one who

selected the site for the White House in 1791.


History  The White House was also called the

President’s Palace and President’s House.


Rooms ď‚— There are 132 rooms in the White House. A

few of them are:

East Room

White House State Dining Room

China Room


Rooms ď‚— The Red

Room, the Green Room, and the Blue Room are all named for their decorations. The rooms are also painted those colors.

Green room

Red room

Blue room


Rooms ď‚— The Oval Office is the most famous room in the White

House. The oval room is named for its distinctive oval shape.

Oval office


Fun Facts ď‚— The first firework display

at the White House was held by President John Adams.

President John Adams


Fun Facts  James K. Polk’s wife did not

allow card playing, dancing, or drinking in the White House.

President James K. Polk’s wife


Fun Facts ď‚— The White House requires 570 gallons of

paint to cover it’s outside surface


The End  Created March 8, 2013  By. Kalista O.


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