14 interesting Facts about White House

The White House is the most well-known palace on earth. This 132-room home is where every president of the United States resides. In 8 years, this 6-story house was finished. This six-story home includes a pool, jogging path, tennis court, billiards room, bowling alley, and theater. As a result, children and others have long been curious about the White House.

Let's quickly review some fascinating White House facts.

1. On October 13, 1792, work on it began, and it was finished on November 1, 1800.

2. Irish-born architect James Hoban, who won the 1792 competition, created the White House.

3. John Adams moved into the residence for the first time on November 1st, 1800.

4. Since John Adams in 1800, it has served as the presidential mansion for the United States.

5. British soldiers set the White House on fire in 1814, during the War of 1812.

6. The "President's Palace," "Presidential Mansion," or "President's House" were the initial names for this structure. It was first mentioned as the "White House" in 1811, according to records.

7. In 1901, Theodore Roosevelt had "White House-Washington" printed on the stationery, giving it its current moniker.

8. In September 1961, the US Congress declared it a museum. This made it impossible to sell used furniture and other items.

9. There are six stories and 55,000 square feet of floor space in the White House, along with 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms, 147 windows, 412 doors, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, 3 elevators, a movie theater (officially known as the White House Family Theatre), a swimming pool, a single-lane tennis court, and a jogging track.

10. Its kitchen can prepare meals for up to 140 guests and has 5 full-time chefs.

11. It receives 20 emails per day and up to 30,000 visitors per week, with only a few of those emails being passed to the president.

12. The White House and surrounding grounds have a total area of just over 18 acres (7.3 hectares).

13. Slaves who labored seven days a week made up a sizable component of the White House.

14. 570 gallons of paint are required for the White House's exterior framework.