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White House First Built
George Washington was tasked with finding the perfect site to build the White House. George Washington was also the only president that did not get to live in the White House. He requested design ideas, and James Hobans idea won. -
Burning of the White House
British troops invaded and burned the White House. Dolley Madison was able to rescue a portrait of George Washington from the fire. Did you know that the troops actually sat down to have dinner in between? -
Roosevelt Remodels
President Roosevelt remodeled the White House. The total amount of money for the remodel was $475,445 -
A New East Wing
Construction of a new East Wing was underway. The East Wing is built over a currently existing underground air raid seller during WW2. -
Trumans West Wing
President Truman planned to expand the West Wing, and had all the plans drawn out. Now, he was just waiting for approval. -
Trumans Balcony
The West Wing Expansion plan did not pass approval. Truman, very irritated, planned to build a balcony for himself above the South Hall. These plans for construction passed approval, and the balcony was built with out problem. -
Big Renovation
Truman ripped out and gutted the White House. It needed to be redone, and make sure its structurally sound and safe. This HUGE project took 4 years and 4 months to complete. -
Going Solar
President Jimmy Carter added 32 solar panels to the roof of the white house. -
Oval Office
The Obamas have volunteered to pay their own money, to build a Second Oval Office. -
Bibliography
Time toast.com
"History and Grounds" The White House. The White House, n.d. Web. 15 May 2016
Slade, Suzanne, and Rebecca Bond. The House That George Built. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2012. Print
