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After the War of 1812 it was painted white to cover the burn marks when it was set on fire by the British. Since has been called the "White House" for over a hundred years they have kept it white when it was remodeled or painted as a matter of tradition.
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What branch of the government does the White House work for?
The white house represents the legislative branch!
Is the white house still living?
Yes
When was the Russian White House constructed?
why was the white house constructed why was the white house constructed why was the white house constucted when was the white house constucted
Where do the members of executive branch work?
At the White House At the White House
Why is white used for the White House?
It is called the white house because it is painted white.
Why is my house white?
The white house is white because in 1812 the British set fire to it and a section was burned. So, in 1815 it was painted white to cover the burn marks. Those burn marks are still there under the paint.
Does George Bush senior haunt the White House?
George H. W. Bush is not a ghost (he is still alive) and he does not haunt the White House.
There is 3houses the red house is next to the White House and the White House right of the red house the blue house is next to the White House Where is the White House at?
in the middle The white house is in Washington, D.C.
Are presidents still living in the White House?
Yes- that is where they live.
Why was the White House nicknamed the White House?
because it is white
Who changed executive mansion to white house?
It is still called the executive mansion in work orders to maintain it. It was always called the White House unofficially. Theodore Roosevelt was the first use the words, "White House" on his official stationery.
Did race have an impact in the naming of the White House?
No, not at all. In the 1800's paint was very expensive and most houses were wooden unpainted houses. After the British burned the White House in 1812 it was painted white to cover the burn marks on the wood ( they just did some work on it and found some of the burn marks still on it) and because it stood out people started using the term "white house" to mean the house that was painted white. It could have been any color if colored paint had existed then, but only white was made. So, the term for the president's house became the "white house" and still today we all know what house that it is just by that name.
