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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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Is the white house still living?
Yes
What branch of the government does the White House work for?
The white house represents the legislative branch!
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.
Why was the White House nicknamed the White House?
because it is white
Are presidents still living in the White House?
Yes- that is where they live.
What is the color of EB WHITE'S house?
E.B White had a white house.
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.
