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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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How many presidents have there been who lived in the white house?
About 43. It was finished right when president #2 began.
Actually John Adams moved in near the end of his term, in November 1800. Including John Adams and Barack Obama, 42 U.S. Presidents have lived there.
How did the White House burned down?
No one burned down Mt. Vernon. It still stands today and you can visit. If you mean the White House (official Presidential Residence) it wasn't built when he was President. The first President to live in the White house was john Adams.
Why are the rooms in the White House named after colors?
Some rooms in the White House are named after colors because that is the color with which they are decorated.
What is a section of a house or building called?
A section of a house or building is typically referred to as a room or a space. Examples of sections in a house include the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, etc. Each section serves a specific purpose and is designated for specific activities or functions.
Did Thomas Jefferson shoot a man on the White House lawn?
NO - it is not true. It's from the movie Swordfish.
There is a very persistent story that Thomas Jefferson personally executed someone on the White House lawn for treason; some sites name the prisoner as a Rodney Cox from North Carolina.[1] We have no evidence that this event ever occurred: no such thing is ever mentioned in Jefferson's papers, or contemporary newspaper accounts. The story, as far as we know, originated entirely with the movie Swordfish (2001), where it is mentioned by John Travolta's character, Gabriel Shear.
The true origins of the story are a puzzle. Several actual events could have been (severely) misunderstood or mistaken for a "Jefferson execution:"
- Jefferson was involved in drafting a "Bill to Attaint Josiah Philips and Others" in 1778, which ordered the trial and provided for the execution of the murderer and bandit Josiah Philips for treason. Josiah Philips was eventually found and convicted of robbery, not treason.[2]
- The murder of Alexander Hamilton by Aaron Burr in their famous 1804 duel has also been suggested as a possible source for the story in question.
Neither of the above seems very plausible as a source. Unless further reliable evidence surfaces, we can only explain this story as a complete fabrication by the scriptwriters of Swordfish.
Yes. It is true. During Jefferson's presidential administration, Rodney Cox, from North Carolina was discovered in the act of providing former Tories with information regarding the American naval forces capability to secure American shores. After a brief ad hoc trial, Cox was convicted and sentenced to death by firing squad. Jefferson, being a notorious Anglophobic at the time, served as the sole member of the firing squad. With a single bullet dispatched from a flint lock rifle, Cox received a fatal wound. It took 10 hours for Cox to expire, during which he lay prostrate on the White House lawn. Afterwards, he was committed to the sea in a right proper burial, albeit, without any fanfare.
How can you get in the White House?
There are numerous possibilities: * Contribute a great deal of money to the winning candidates campaign never hurts. * Do something noteworthy for the country * Connections, connections, connections * Be a member of the winning team in a major professional sport * Win a prestigious award in some field, particularly an international, like the Noble Prize. * Ask
What colour was the White House in 1814?
on the night of August 24, 1814, the British set fire to the white house during the war of 1812. Fortunately, a storm drove them away and prevented them from doing further damage to the white house and the rest of the district. When the storm subsided, the white house was somewhat intact, but needed a lot of construction to be done to it to make it look like it was before. There were burn marks and some of the structure had fallen. So, the white house was painted over and reconstructed.
What did the white house officials do to try to cover up the water gate scandal?
Workers shredded all incriminating documents in Haldeman's office. The White House, with President Nixon's consent, asked the CIA to urge the FBI to stop its investigations into the burglary on the grounds of national security. In addition, the CRP passed out nearly $450,000 to the Watergate burglars to buy their silence after they were indicted in September of 1972.
Was president Adams the first one who lived in the withe house?
He was John Adams. The White House was unfinished and not very comfortable.
He moved in in December and knew that he would have to move out in March because he had lost his bid for another term as president.
Who are the 5 living presidents of the US?
Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama
Only president to marry in the white house?
Grover Cleveland was the only president to have a White House wedding. John Tyler and Woodrow Wilson also got married while they were in office but the weddings were not held in the White House,
(Grover Cleveland was unmarried when he was elected, and married for the first time while in the White House. He was 49 and he got married to a 21-year-old woman.)
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Which U.S. Presidents are said to haunt the White House?
One of the most frequent sightings is that of former President Abraham Lincoln. A wide variety of guests have reported seeing him in or near the Lincoln bedroom on frequent occasions, and some have refused to sleep in this room. Although Lincoln never actually slept there, he used the room as his personal office, where he used to go to work or collect his thoughts.
According to a number of witnesses, President Harrison has been seen and hard rummaging through the attic of the White House, looking for something within in the old boxes that are stored there.
President Andrew Jackson has been seen enjoying the benefits of the canopy bed in what was once his bedroom, according to eyewitnesses. In addition, members of the White House staff often hear the sounds of laughter coming from the room, and have also reported a cold spot that often presents itself.
First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln saw the ghostly figure of President John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States.
Are American citizens allowed in the White House?
In the early years the White House was not guarded as it is today but I think there was usually somebody to act as a receptionist to ask visitors what they wanted. However, it was easy to arrange to meet the president and sometimes nobody was watching the door and people would just walk into the president's office.
Who was in Ronald Reagan's Cabinet members?
Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block 1981-1986 Richard E. Lyng 1986-1989 Secretary of CommerceMalcolm Baldridge 1981-1987 C. William Verity, Jr. 1987-1989 President Reagan's cabinet.Secretary of DefenseCaspar W. Weinberger 1981-1987 Frank Carlucci 1987-1989 Secretary of Education Terrel Bell 1981-1984 William J. Bennett 1985-1988 Lauro F. Cavazos* 1988-1989 Secretary of Energy James B. Edwards 1981-1982 Donald P. Hodel 1982-1985 John S. Herrington 1985-1989 Secretary of Health and Human Services Richard S. Schweiker 1981-1983 Margaret M. Heckler 1983-1985 Otis R. Bowen 1985-1989 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Samuel R. Pierce 1981-1989
Secretary of InteriorJames G. Watt 1981-1983 William P. Clark 1983-1985 Donald P. Hodel 1985-1989 Attorney General William French Smith 1981-1985 Edwin Meese 1985-1988 Richard Thornburgh* 1988-1989 Secretary of Labor Raymond J. Donovan 1981-1985 William E. Brock 1985-1987 Ann McLaughlin 1987-1989 Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig, Jr. 1981-1982 George P. Shultz 1982-1989 Secretary of Transportation Andrew L. Lewis 1981-1983 Elizabeth H. Dole 1983-1987 James Burnley IV 1987-1989 Secretary of Treasury Donald T. Regan 1981-1985 James A. Baker 1985-1988 Nicholas F. Brady* 1988-1989
CABINET LEVEL POSITIONS Director of Central IntelligenceWilliam J. Casey 1981-1987 William H. Webster* 1987-1989 United States Representative to the United Nations Jeane J. Kirkpatrick 1981-1985 Vernon A. Walters 1985-1989 United States Trade Representative William E. Brock, III 1981-1985 Clayton K. Yeutter 1985-1989
Who gave the cherry trees to the White House?
The famous cherry trees in Washington DC are around the Tidal Basin -- where the Jefferson Memorial is -- not the White House.
Still, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the gift of cherry trees from Japan to the US "as a living symbol of friendship between the Japanese and American peoples." The story is a bit complicated as the first trees were given in 1909 by Japan in thanks for President Theodore Roosevelt's help with the diplomacy that ended the Russo-Japanese War with the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, signed on September 5, 1905.
On August 30, 1909 an official letter from Japan to the US Department of State notified Washington that the city of Tokyo intended to donate cherry trees to the United States. The letter, from Yukio Ozaki, Mayor of Tokyo said, "Prompted by a desire to show its friendly sentiments to its sister Capital City Tokyo has decided to offer as a gift two thousand young trees raised in Japan." Mayor Ozaki wrote in his autobiography: "I always wanted to show, in some way, appreciation to the government of the United States for their kindness shown to Japan during the Russo-Japanese war... I took the liberty to send the trees as a gift from the city of Tokyo."
In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt chose Portsmouth, New Hampshire to be the site of negotiations between Russian and Japanese delegations to end the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt never came to Portsmouth, relying instead upon the US Navy and the government and people of New Hampshire to act as his official hosts. After thirty days of negotiations the Portsmouth Peace Treaty was signed on September 5, 1905. Roosevelt won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for orchestrating the diplomacy. Thanks to legislation in 2010 recognizing the historic event and the citizen diplomacy at work when formal negotiations broke down, September 5th is now Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day throughout New Hampshire
Unfortunately, the original trees had to be destroyed and it took until 1912 and the interest of First Lady Nellie Taft for the trees to be replanted. Two of those original yoshino cherry trees are still alive, growing where they were planted in DC.
Who was the First president to have a tv in the white house?
Harry Truman was the first President of the United States to hold a televised press conference in 1947. In this first appearance he was trying to gain favor for a world hunger crisis. This was not a nationwide broadcast, however. Only New York and Philadelphia actually saw it.
Why do people put stars on houses?
people around here put these big stars on the side of their houses, is it just a decoration or is there a reason for it? members in some organization or what. i know none of them that do to ask em why.
ANSWER:
People place the stars on there homes to signify a family member in the military, Blu meaning someone has gone to war, yellow meaning someone has been killed in active duty!
ALTERNATE ANSWER:
The purpose of these stars may change depending on location. In some places, especially in coastal areas, the star is a nautical symbol, representing the north star that was used by sailors as a guide while out at sea.
They lately seem to be somewhat of a fad in housing fashion (yes, it's true, houses wear fashion as well), similar to how certain colors are popular during certain decades. Just decoration, whatever the origin.
What does the White House office do?
It is in charge of collecting all documents signed by the president that form his official public actions. The officers in this branch also act as the president's personal and political advisors.
Why do most people visit the White House?
People like to see this historic building where all but the first of our Presidents have lived. By visiting a historic location, one can get a better feeling for the events that transpired there. One might even imagine what it would be like to be the President and live in the White House. Some may go just because they are touring Washington and it is one the sites that people talk about.
Does the White House has a pool?
The indoor pool was built in the west gallery, between the West Wing and the White House. It displaced the old laundry rooms, which were moved to the basement. It was built during the first presidential term [1933-1937] of Franklyn Delano Roosevelt. In 1970, during the presidential term of Richard Nixon, the Press Briefing Room [subsequently renamed, as James S Brady Press Briefing Room, during Ronald Reagan's presidency] was built above the pool. There was trapdoor access, to the pool below, by way of a trapdoor in the floor.
Is the Oval Office in the White House oval or rectangular in shape?
There are three oval rooms located in the White House: The infamous Oval Office located on the West Wing, the Diplomatic Reception Room which is an entrance on South Grounds, and the Yellow Oval Room, located on the South side on the second floor of the White House. It is near the living quarters of the President and his family. Both the Diplomatic Reception Room and the Yellow Oval Room serve as a greeting room for arriving diplomats. The Yellow Oval Room is used as a reception room, at times, before State Dinners. The Diplomatic Reception Room is not only used as an entrance for the President and his family, but for Diplomats. This parlor is used as a gathering area for guest before an event at the White House. Prior to it becoming a parlor, it was earlier used as a service work area for the White House Staff. It has four entrances, one that leads to the South Lawn. It is not only a gathering place, but a place for foreign Ambassadors to present their credentials.
What are the names of the US Presidents' children who lived in the White House?
John Adams, son of John Quincy, was the first to live in the White House had his 3 year old granddaughter of his son Charles who was dying in NYC.
1837 Martin Van Buren brought his 3 sons. All of the sons were bachelors. Dolly Madison will introduce Angelica Singleton to the oldest son and marries him to become the hostess of the White House.
John Tyler is left a widower in 1842 and marries Julia Gardiner of NY. They had 7 children added to the 8 he had from his first marriage.
Grover Cleveland is the first to be married in the White House. His daughter, Esther was born during his second term. Older daughter Ruth also lived in the White House. People called her "baby Ruth"
Alice Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt's daughter is married in the White House. He had a total of 6 children.
Abraham Lincoln had 3 boys. Willie, Tad, and Robert. Willie dies in 1862. Robert is all ready grown and fights for the Union. Tad had a pet goat that ate the flowers and slept on his bed.
Grant had 6 children. Two named Nellie and Jessie
Hayes had 5 children. The oldest served as his father's secretary and the baby Scott was only 6 in 1877.
Kennedy had 3. Caroline, John-John and Patrick. Patrick dies soon after birth.
Harrison had a grandchild at the White House Baby McKee
Woodrow Wilson married off two of his daughters who lived in the White House.
Coolidge lost a 16 year old son while the White House named Calvin Jr .
Jimmy Carter daughter Amy Carter was about 12 when they moved in.
Johnson had 2 daughters in the White House. Lucy and Lynda
Nixon had one daughter Tricia Nixon who also married in the white house
Ford had 3 children mainly grown and didn't really stay at the white house
Truman had a daughter named Margaret who was 21 by the time he was President.
Obama's two daughters, Malia and Sasha, live in the White House
I may have missed one or two but that pretty well covers it. Not all the children's names are listed in the books I have and I think it was only recently that the family has become an important part of the White House. Many Presidents were either widowers or bachelors.
