A fascinating history

By suzonfl
  • Act of Congress

    Act of Congress

    George Washington signed it declaring that the federal government would reside in a district.
  • Construction's beginning

    Construction's beginning

    It's President Washington who oversaw the construction.
  • First residents

    First residents

    President John Adams and his wife moved in.
  • first Inaugural

    first Inaugural

    Thomas Jefferson held the first Inaugural open house in 1805.
  • Fire

    Fire

    White House was burnt in 1814 during the War of 1812.
  • Fire in the West Wing

    Fire in the West Wing

    In 1929 was burnt the West Wing while Herbert Hoover's presidency.
  • Clinton's open house

    Clinton's open house

    Two thousand citizens, selected by lottery, were greeted in the Diplomatic Reception Room by the President and his wife.