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.