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Prior to the administration of President James Monroe what was the name of the White House in Washington DC?
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∙ 14y ago
The President's home was called The Executive Mansion or the President Palace.
One Hundred and Seven Years ago (today) Oct 12, 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt decided to call it "The White House" because during the war of 1812 the British BURNT down the White House. they rebuilt and painted it white.
Source: CBS TV Sunday morning program "Good Morning"
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