Theodore Rosevelt's House: The White House, Washington DC

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George Washington was the first president and he selected the location in which the White House would be built in 1971. President John Adams and his wife moved into it after eight years of cunstruction in 1800. During 1812 though, it had to be rebuilt after the British set fire to it. Inside, there are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 3 elevators, 8 staircases, and 6 levels! Before Theodore Rosevelt gave it it's current name, it was also known as "The President's Palace", "President's House", and "Executive Mansion". A fun fact is that it requires 570 gallons of paint to fully cover it's outside surface! These are a few things about the White House, Washington