0
In 1812 the British burned the executive mansion in Washington DC and to cover the burn marks it was painted white. Paint was very expensive in the 1800's so houses were not painted and to paint a whole house white was very unusual. Today the burn marks are still under the paint.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What does the US have?
it has a white house and in the white house there is a president and a congress.
What does the US?
it has a White House and in the white house there is a president and a congress.
What is the use of the White House today?
The White House is the home of the US President and his family and serves as the headquarters of the Executive Branch of the government.
How does the White how bring us together?
The White House brings us,people together by it's pie
Who was the first president of us who constructed the White House?
John Adams was the first US president to live in the White House.
Where live the president of US?
The white house
What is east of the White House?
The US department of treasury building is east of the White House.
Was the White House used to house the presidents?
yes. The US Presidents have lived in the White House since 1800.
What building is to the east of the White House?
The US department of treasury building is east of the White House.
How do you decide who lives in the White House?
The US president lives in the White House and is the master of the house. He decides who else lives there.
What president was born in the White House?
NO US president was born in THE White House. Some were undoubtedly born in white houses.
What president was assassinated in the White House?
None of the four assassinations of US Presidents occurred in the White House.
