The White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. It is one of the most recognizable buildings in Washington, D.C. and was designed by James Hoban, an Irish-born and-trained architect who won a competition organized by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson in 1792. President John Adams, elected in 1796 as the second President, was the first resident of the White House. Abigail Adams, President Adams' wife, was known to have complained about the largely unfinished new residence. Preside...
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The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. It is one of the most recognizable buildings in Washington, D.C. and was designed by James Hoban, an Irish-born and-trained architect who won a competition organized by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson in 1792. President John Adams, elected in 1796 as the second President, was the first resident of the White House. Abigail Adams, President Adams' wife, was known to have complained about the largely unfinished new residence. President Thomas Jefferson, upon moving to the house in 1801, was also not impressed, and dismissed the house as being too big. Jefferson made several structural changes under architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe such as the addition of terrace-pavilions on either side of the main building and single-story wings for storage. In addition to replacing the slate roof with one of sheet iron, Jefferson further improved the grounds by landscaping them in a picturesque manner. While James Madison was President from 1809 to 1817, the White House was torched by the British in the War of 1812. Although the fire was put out by a summer thunderstorm, all that remained were the outside, charred walls and the interior brick walls. Madison brought Hoban back to restore the mansion, which took three years. It was during this construction that the house was painted white. Hoban later added the South and North Porticos, using a slightly altered design by Latrobe. Thereafter, further more alterations were made. Today, the White House Complex includes the executive residence, west wing, east wing, the Eisenhower executive office building—the former state department, which now houses offices for the president's staff and the vice president—and Blair House, a guest residence. The executive residence is made up of six stories—the ground floor, state floor, second floor, and third floor, as well as a two-story basement. The term White House is often used as a metonym for the Executive Office of the President of the United States and for the president's administration and advisers in general. The property is a National Heritage Site owned by the National Park Service and is part of the President's Park. In 2007, it was ranked second on the American Institute of Architects list of America's Favorite Architecture.
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Industry | Government Administration | |
Location | Washington, District Of Columbia, United States | |
Employees | 288 |
HQ | 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW | |
Competitors | United States Postal ..., Department Of Veteran..., Government Of Canada, Secretaría De Educaci..., Rijksoverheid, Governo Do Estado De ..., |
Industry | Government Administration | |
Location | Washington, District Of Columbia, United States | |
Employees | 288 | |
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HQ | 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW |
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The White House Questions
Where are The White House's headquarters?
The White House's headquarters are in 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
How many employees are working in The White House right now?
The White House has
288 employees.
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What is The White House's industry?
The White House's industry is
Government Administration
Who are The White House's top competitors?
The White House's top competitors are
United States Postal Service
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Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Government Of Canada
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Rijksoverheid
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What are The White House's categories?
The White House's categories are Association, Government, Residential, Social Assistance
What is The White House's location?
The White House's location is
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
What is The White House's current status?
The White House's current status is operating