The White House History
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Updated: 24 Jan 2020
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Created byLe Blastier E.
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1791 :
President Washington chose the site for the new residence : 1600 Pennsylvania AvenueOctober 1792:
Beginning of the construction1800:
The White House was nearly finished
The first residents moved in : President John Adams and his wife Abigail.1805 :
Thomas Jefferson opened the doors to the public1814:
The White House survived a fire during the War of 1812 by the British. It had to be rebuilt.1891:
Electricity was installed1902:
Theodore Roosevelt renovated the White House1929:
There was another fire in the West Wing.
Herbert Hoover was President at the time.January 21, 1993:
President Clinton's open house welcomed 2000 visitorsPeriods
1945 to 1953 :
During Harry S. Truman's presidency, the White House was completely renovated to prevent its collapse.
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