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White House
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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Who decided to build the White House?
George Washington and a city planner by the name of Pierre L'enfant chose the site. A competition was held for the design, which was narrowed down to 9 candidates. In 1791 James Hoban, an Irish architect, won the commission to build the presidential residence and his design was eventually built. The British burned it in 1814, but it was rebuilt and enlarged under Hoban's direction. In the 1820s, Hoban added eastern and western terraces. The latest addition of the West Wing (1902) and East Wing (1942) provided additional office space.
The actual Construction Workers:
According to CNN, Washington Times, USA Today and many other reports... Of the 600 people who helped build the white house, about 400 were slaves and the masters of said slaves..
"There was a labor shortage. According to the White House Historical Association, the commissioners planning the building of the new District of Columbia originally planned to import workers from Europe. But when recruitment failed to meet their needs, they turned to slave owners, who would hire out small groups of slaves to earn money. The slaves were involved not only in cutting logs and removing stumps for construction of the new buildings and streets in D.C... Black quarrymen, sawyers, brick makers, and carpenters fashioned raw materials into the products used to erect the White House" reports the Historical Association..."
What happens to the Flags that Fly over the White House?
According to: http://www.ushistory.org/BETSY/flagetiq.html "An urban legend states that it only flies at the White House when the President is in town. According to Lonnie Hovey, Director of Preservation of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, "Unlike other countries where the flag flying or not flying signifies the monarch or president is in the residence, the American flag is always flying on top of the White House whether or not the President and First Family are at home." In addition: http://www.usflag.org/fiveflags.html "Presidential proclamations and laws since that time authorize the display of the flag 24 hours a day at the following places...The White House, Washington, DC. (Presidential Proclamation No.4000, September 4.1970)..."
the resolute desks are two tables made of timber from the HMS resolute a ship given to queen Victoria as a peace offering. one residing in the oval office the other in the queens study within buckingham palace.
the resolute desks are two tables made of timber from the HMS resolute a ship given to queen Victoria as a peace offering. one residing in the oval office the other in the queens study within buckingham palace.
Does the presidents barber live in the white house?
Not ordinarily. I recall that Bill Clinton was criticized for flying to California to get a haircut.
What did Franklin Pierce introduce to the white house tradition in 1856?
I would not say that he started a tradition, but he had an outdoor tree decorated for Christmas on the White House lawn. It was about 20 years before anymore White House Christmas trees appeared.
What is the name of the guest house in the white house and what color?
I am guessing that it is "The Guest House" or it could be the Little White House. lol It is called Blair House. The Trumans lived there while the White House was being refurbished. There is also a Trowbridge House for Former Presidents to live in while visiting.
How many years did William Henry Harrison live in the white house?
Yes, but not for very long. He died in the White House after about one month. His wife had not yet left their home in Ohio when he died.
Who was the woman who accused Clinton of a White House infidelity?
Mona Lewinsky is the one who had a sexual relationship with Clinton in the White House. Jennifer Flowers wrote a book about her affair with Clinton before he was President.
When was the first telephone installed in the White House?
the first telephone was installed in the white house (presidents house) (america) 1880.
Why is the White House not in any particular state?
It provides some 'insulation' between the Federal government and the States. If it was in a specific state, that state could 'leverage' their control of things to force Congress to do things the way they wanted them done.
How many rooms in the full house's house?
- Family Room
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Basement/Recording Studio
- Dj Tanners Room
- Stephanie & Michelle's Room
- Danny Tanner's Room
- Bathroom
- Joey Gladstone's Room
- The Attic (Jesse and Rebecca & the twins room)
That makes 9 rooms, based on what rooms were shown in the show.
What is the green room's purpose?
im not sure... but i do know that green removes stress, which makes sense because you dont want actors stressing before a play
Who African American did Theodore Roosevelt invite to the white house?
Theodore Roosevelt, who invited Booker T. Washington, was the first president to invite an African-American man to the White House.
How many people could fit in the white house?
It deppends on how big the people are, but if it was stuffed air tight then..... One hundred thousand= 100,000
Does the president's extended family live in the White House?
No, Not as a rule. However, various presidents have had nieces and nephews and even friends living in the White House with them. Within reason the president can have as many guests in the White House as he wishes for as long as he wishes.
When was My First Days in the White House created?
My First Days in the White House was created in 1935.
What is up with greek houses that are white with blue domes?
That is not a house, for it is a greek orthodox church!
What materials were used to build houses in Mexico?
It depends on the wealth of the occupants and the location of the house. House materials include but are not limited to cement block, wood, sheet metal, paper materials, and numerous other materials.
Who was the first president to put solar panels on the white house?
Jimmy Carter was first to have solar panels put on the roof. Then Ronald Reagan had them removed in order to repair the roof and they were not put back. George W, Bush had new solar panels installed elsewhere to heat a maintenance building and the swimming pool . Obama's secretary of energy announced that solar panels would be put on the White House roof to heat water there.
