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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.
2,080 Questions
What was said about education in the state of the union speech?
He said his program for federal aid to education was better than the Bush program and needed to be funded in order to make America competitive in world trade .
Did obama get sworn in at the White House?
President Obama's inaugural ceremony took place at
the West Front of the United States Capitol on January 20, 2009, from the presidency of Andrew Jackson through that
of Jimmy Carter, the primary Inauguration Day ceremony took place on the Capitol's East Portico. Since the 1981 inauguration of Ronald Wilson Reagan, the ceremony has been held at the Capitol's West Front.
Who are the three presidents to live in the White House?
....42 presidents have lived in the white house....
How many years has the White House stand?
The White House was under construction from 1792 to 1800. The first president to move in was Thomas Jefferson in 1801. During the War of 1812, the White House was set on fire by the British, and had to be reconstructed.
What did Dolley Madison do when British troops invaded the White House?
She saved the famous portrait of George Washington and some important presidential documents. The picture is now hanging in the East room of the white house. She left before they actually invaded the White House.
What is the situation room in the White House?
See the Wikipedia article in the related links for a more complete description.
The White House Situation Room is a 5,000-square-foot conference room and intelligence management center in the basement of the West Wing of the White House. The Situation Room is equipped with secure, advanced communications equipment for the President to maintain command and control of U.S. forces around the world.
When was the White House finished the first time?
The white house was finished in about 1800 when John Adams and his wife moved in
How old is the White House building?
Construction of the White House began in 1792 and it was completed by the year 1800. The first president to occupy it was John Adams, and it has been the executive residence of every US President, since.
It's best if you get an exterminator in to see if you have just ants or carpenter ants. Carpenter ants love rotten wood or moist places and can do a great deal of damage. The exterminator will have to look for the Satellite nest to destroy that first. It's true that just because you see a carpenter ant (black and much larger than other ants) can travel quite a ways but doesn't mean you have them in your walls. Go outside the perimeter of your house and if you have a woodpile (move it!) Check for rotten wood (near the ground and under eaves) and rotten areas on your roof and see if you can't repair it. Get some quotes on exterminators and be careful they don't try to charge you too much. Go onto: www.google.com ASK: Pictures of carpenter ants If those ants don't look like the ones you have then go back on google ASK: How do you get rid of ants in the walls of your house? Good luck!
What kind of colums does the white house have?
the colums were made of pure marble anyone could get! it was the best they fond they tock. all of it was found on the same mounten and they got it of the talest mounten. They are Ionic in architectural style. Ionic columns have the least amount of embellishment or decoration. They are the earliest form of GrecoRoman column.
Why did George Bush ban broccoli from the White House?
He said he had been made to eat it as a child, and he didn't like it, and would never eat it again.
Where is the Grant House Folk Art Center in Vancouver Washington located?
The address of the Grant House Folk Art Center is: 1101 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661-3838
Is there a computer in the oval office?
No, there is not a computer in the United States President's Oval Office. President Obama will be the first President to have a computer in the Oval Office.
How long will it take to build a 2600 square foot house?
More important than the square feet of the house is how complicated it is. For instance, I could build a 2600 two story box with a simple roof line in about 3-4 months with a crew of 4 men and 2 finishers. Boxes aren't really that difficult. Now if the house has unique features such as, many changes in direction (extensions and regressions of the exterior walls), and a complicated roof line...we're looking at closer to 5 months. Time in a job is determined by the following: Size and experience of contractor (and this counts for MUCH!!) Simplicity or complexity of house plans Quality of Finish work (painted trim or natural wood? Built in Book shelves? Complicated banister? Ect.) Difficulty of Material Procurement (Syberia quartz counter-tops are harder to find than granite tile or butcher block) And Level of preplanning (getting the local ordinances, codes, legal contracts, paperwork, financial considerations, ect. figured out) You should always ask for a construction schedule before work commences and always expect the builder to ask for a pre-amount of grace period. For instance, I always ask for 30 days of grace period in my contract, plus time for changes and additions if they are made after foundation work. This as I understand it is average. Bid out the job. Time to build should always be included on a bid.
What happens during Christmas at the White House?
It really depends on what's going on in the world at large. But The House itself, and a tree are decorated.
What did the Clinton's take from the White House when they left?
Well, for one, a partially used cigar ... :-)
What are the techniques and requirements for planting white buttercup bulbs?
== == With any bulb rinse and pat dry with a paper towel to clean off any debris from shipping or handling. You must plant any bulb according to its zone for blooming. If you have the package they came in, it should be on there. It not, go to your local agricultural extention office and they can guide you in planting. Be sure to plant the bulb with the tear drop peak facing the ground. Be sure to soak the inside of the hole so it is moistened. Fill the hole with a fresh mixture of soil, manure, peat, and perlite. Depending on the size of the bulb, depth of planting will vary. If it's too deep, the bulb will never break the surface. If it's too shallow, it won't have enough time to germinate in the ground. Usually, 2 inches down is sufficient, but look on the package and it should say. Sjpace them about 6 inches apart so the roots and flowers do not compete with each other for nutrients.
What is the Mexican equivalent to the White House?
Unlike his American counterpart, the Mexican president lives in one place and works in other. The Mexican President's residence is named as Los Pinos (The Pine Trees) while his office is located at the Palacio Nacional (National Palace); both are in Mexico City.
What is the name of the road connecting the White House and the Capital?
The street that connects the White House and the US Capitol Building in Washington DC is Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
What city does Barack Obama live in Washington?
He lives in Washington DC, and that is different from the state of Washington. The state of Washington is out on the west coast (in the Pacific Northwest), and is known for cities like Seattle. Washington DC (the DC stands for "District of Columbia") is the capital of the United States; thus, it is not a state, but rather, a district. It was created out of some land from Maryland and Virginia, which means it is in the Middle Atlantic region of the United States. Washington DC is also where the White House is located, and that is the official home of the president.
