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After the British burned the executive mansion in 1812 it was painted white to cover the burn marks. In the 1800's it was very expensive to paint a house so to paint a whole house white was unusual. People began to refer to it as the "White House" because it stood out against the undeveloped Washington DC and it was the only one painted white. It stood out.
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What was the first official name for the White House?
The First official name of the White House was the Titanic The First official name of the White House was the Titanic
Does White House get capitalized?
Yes, it is a Proper noun, it is the house's name. It is 'the' White House, not simply a white house.
How did the blueroom in White House get its name?
how did the blue room get its name in the white house in Washington D.C
What was the name of the White House when John Adams was president?
the white house.
What was the name of the White House?
Before Theodore Roosevelt gave it the name White House, it was known as the Executive Mansion.
Who gave the White House its name in 1901?
Theodore Roosevelt gets credit for giving the White House its name.
Does Hungary have a different name than White House for their White House?
The name for the house of Hungary's President is Sandor Palotta (Sandor Palace).
What is the real name for The White House?
The residence of the President of the U.S. in known as "The White House".
What is a different name for the china room in the White House?
A different name for the china room in the white house is diplomatic reception room
Which president arthorized White House as the official name of the White House?
Theodore Roosevelt in 1901.
Was the name of the White House ever the presidents house?
Yes it was once called 'the president's house' but Theodore Roosevelt changed it to the White house.
Interasting info on the White House?
The White House has 132 rooms. Of these 32 are bathrooms. The House has six levels. At one time the name for the White House was "President's Palace."
