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Why is the White House called the White House and who originally created this name?
The "White House" got its name when it was refurbished after the British burned it during the War of 1812. So blackened was it that only several coats of white paint could restore it. Other names had been used like executive mansion, but that was considered too lofty, so the name White House was chosen.
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What was the White House originally called?
I think the White House was called president ? the first word to it is president. In the second part of the original title, the 5/6th word was a g.
What was the White House called before the U.S. Civil War?
Although originally called the President's Palace, the Presidential Mansion, or the President's House, the formal name was the Executive Mansion. References to the home as the White House appear as early as 1811. President Theodore Roosevelt made formal the usage in 1901 when he had the "White House" name added to the official stationery.
When was My First Days in the White House created?
My First Days in the White House was created in 1935.
When was White House - Herm - created?
White House - Herm - was created in 1949.
When was Christmas at the White House created?
Christmas at the White House was created in 1972.
When was Asa White House created?
Asa White House was created in 1838.
When was White-Meyer House created?
White-Meyer House was created in 1912.
When was White House Madness created?
White House Madness was created in 1975.
When was White-Ellery House created?
White-Ellery House was created in 1710.
When was White House of the Chickasaws created?
White House of the Chickasaws was created in 1895.
When was Warren White House created?
Warren White House was created in 1850.
When was Sidney White House created?
Sidney White House was created in 1841.
