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George Washington
George Washingon plans to build Presidents house -
Construction
The White House was built by Jame Hoban in the 1790s and rebuilt after a British attack in 1814. -
Technological changes
Thomas Jefferson made flush toilets and pavilions. -
Sandstone structure
A construction team of African Americans and European immigrants build a sandstone structure -
John and Abigail Adams
John and Abigail Adams become the first residents. -
Destruction
The White House was burned to the ground. -
James Madison
James Madison and his wife Dolly gave the house extravagant French furniture. -
Harry Truman
Harry Truman Enteres office -
White House Today
The White House today holds 142 rooms in 6 floors