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Architect James Hoban designs the White House
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George Washington selected the location for the White House
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George Washington laid the first cornerstone of the building in a freemason ceremon
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The House was coated with a lime-based whitewash, giving it a color that contributed to its famous nickname
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John and Abigail Adams became the first residents of the White House
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Thomas Jefferson adds two water closets and terrace-pavilions
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A "Pettibone" heating system is added to the White House
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British troops burned down the White House
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James Hoban is recruited once more to build the White House after it is burned down
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The South Portico is added during Monroe's administration
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The East Room is furnished for the first time by Andrew Jackson
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The North Portico is added to the White House
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Running water is added to the White House
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Central heating is introduced to the White House
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Gas lights replace candles for lighting
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Franklin Pierce installs a private bath
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The first telephone in the White House is installed for President Hayes
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Electric wiring is installed
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President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name
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Charles McKim completes a major renovation of the House
Space for the living quarters was doubled, there was a new wing for the president and his staff, and a new area in the East Wing was added for receiving guests. -
The Oval Office was added by William Howard Taft
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After a fire, the Oval Office was remodeled by President Hoover
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FDR adds a second floor and moves the Oval Office to the southeast corner
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A new East Wing is constructed
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Truman's engineers completely rebuild the interior of the White House because they found it to be structurally unsound
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Truman moves back into the White House after it was completely gutted during the "Truman Renovation"
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A porte-cochere and circular drive were added to the White House between 1969 and 1970
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A study was conducted to assess exterior paint, and around 40 layers of paint were removed
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The Internet is added to the White House, courtesy of President George H.W. Bush
