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.