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This category is for questions and answers about the White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500. The White House is the home and workplace of the American president. It is also a major icon of American government.

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What year did british troops capture Washington dc burn the white house?

In August 1814 at the end of the war of 1812 to be exact. After the Americans burnt down the town of York, which was the capital of Upper Canada at the time. Luckily for the president at the time an American came and warned them that the british were attacking and the president got out a.s.a.p.

First black man to enter White House?

which first non American black person entered the white house first

What did Robert boyle do?

Robert Boyle is a cool and smart Irish Chemist and the first person to identify and separates elements.

What are the duties of the Speaker of the House?

The speaker of the house is the leader of the majority party in the House. His job is to keep the party together, settle disputes among party members and set up a legislative program . He decides what legislation comes to a vote and has a strong influence on all action of the house. He meets with US President from time to time to discuss legislation. He is third in line for the US presidency.

British soldiers burned the US White House during which war?

The British sacked Washington DC and set the White House on fire during the War of 1812. First Lady Dolly Madison saved many valuable items from the White House when the government fled to Lessburg, Virginia

Has the White House in DC ever caught on fire?

Yes it was burned by the British in the war of 1812. The story goes that Dolly Madison was running out the door with the painting of Washington as the British troops entered. That is the reason why the house it white. The paint was used to paint over the burn marks and when they did some work on the White House they found some of the burn marks from 1812.

Is it true that john Cabot and a crew of English sailors think they discovered the northwest passage?

Answeryes it is true that they thought that they discovered the northwest passage....

you didn't really answer my question because that wasn't the question i asked.

Who was president when the British set the White House on fire?

The President that was in office when the White House was burned down was James Madison. It was burned down on August 24, 1814 by British Troops in retaliation for the American attack on York in Ontario, Canada.

Which US president didn't live in the White House?

George Washington didn't live in the White House. It was built till after his presidency was thru.
George Washington was the only US president that never lived in the White House. All of the others spent at least a part of their term living in the White House.

Who lives in a White House?

All American presidents since John Adams have lived in the White House while they were in office.

Does the White House use ancient greek columns?

Yes, you can look in google images and see ionic columns.

Why is the White House called the people's house?

The White House is owned by the US government which is a government of the people, so in a way, the people own the White House. ( Incidentally, I think the term "people's house" is more commonly used to denote the House of Representatives. )

Which party controlled the White House in 1940?

Franklin Roosevelt was president from 1933 to 1945, and he was a Democrat.

Followed by Harry S. Truman from 1945 to 1953 and was also a Democrat.

What are the three functions of the white house?

The white house is the home of the president and his family as well as holding the offices of the President and his staff.

In addition it is used for ceremonial occasions.

What did Dolly Madison save when the White House was burned down?

She ran the household an served as a hostess. In those days, women of her social status rarely had paying jobs.

Who was the only child to born in the White House?

Esther Cleveland, second child of President Stephen Grover Cleveland and Frances Cornelia Folsom, was the first child of a president born in the White House. She was born on September 9, 1893, during Cleveland's second term in the White House.

How long is the white house?

six stories and 55,000 ft² (5,100 m²) of floor space, 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, twenty-eight fireplaces, eight staircases, three elevators, five full-time chefs, a tennis court, a (single-lane) bowling alley, a movie theater, a jogging track, a swimming pool, and a putting green.

Why are buildings white-washed in Greece?

Houses are white washed because it keeps them cool. The houses themselves are very old and were built before modern conveniences like air-conditioning. The white wash reflects sunlight keeping them cool. They are even cool to the touch. The houses are white washed three times a year, with each person being responsible for white washing their own home. The blue domes represent the sea and sky.

Who owns the Biltmore House now?

The Biltmore House is owned by The Biltmore Company, which is controlled by William A.V. Cecil, I, and run by his son William A.V. Cecil, II.

What president set up the first White House Library?

The White House Library was created while Millard Fillmore was in office. His wife, Abigail Fillmore, led the push for a White House Library.

When was the White House dedicated?

Though there is no indication of a dedication date, the White House was first occupied by John Adams on November 1, 1800.

Who named the Presidential residence The White House?

Theodore Roosevelt was the first to use "White House" on his official stationery.

The name was never give any official status by Congress. People called it by that name at least since it was painted white after it was repaired from being burned by the British.