Monday, March 7, 2011

The White House - Washington DC

The White House.  All of our Presents, except Washington, have lived here.  The oldest public structure in Washington and has the simple dignity of a gracious American home.

The White House. All of our Presents, except Washington, have lived here. The oldest public structure in Washington and has the simple dignity of a gracious American home.

 
The White House has been the home of the Presidents from the time of John Adams tot the present.  Washington selected the site, laid the cornerstone in 1792, and with his wife inspected the finished building in 1799.  the building is of Virginia freestone.  The East Entrance is the one used by the public.

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