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EDNEIDE &FABIANA

THE WHITE HOUSE

The place of greatest snuggle, rest and peace is our home. Frequently, we
see written in overall: “home sweet home” Yes… It’s supposed to be the place
in which we feel happy.

One of the landmarks in United States is the White House, which is

located in Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC. The White House is where
the President and First Family of the United States live and work — but it’s also
the People’s House, where we hope all Americans feel a sense of inclusion and
belonging.  It’s also a museum of American history—and a place where that history
continues to unfold every day. The White House has been occupied by every president since
John Adams, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls.

The Grounds

Camp David : it is the president’s retreat located in Catoctin Mountain Park in Frederick
County, Maryland.

Air Force One : any aircraft carrying the president.

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is located next to the West Wing and houses the
majority of offices for White House staff.

The Vice President’s Residence & Office is located on the grounds of the United States
Naval Observatory 

According to the White House website, a government site of USA.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/
The building

When you think about the White House you probably picture a view of just one
building but if you zoom out the viewing it is possible to see that it is separated in three parts:
The Residence, The West Wing and The East Wing. In the East Wing there is two stories,
with many rooms and the second floor is usually occupied by the First Lady and her Staff, it is
also the social entrance when it happens events and gatherings. In the Residence there is four
floors plus the sub-basement, the Family Residence is located in the second floor, the rooms
have been rearranged and used in different ways over the last 200 years. In the West Whing
there is three stories, it is the place where the President and his staff have their offices.

According to “What’s inside of the White House?” on Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW6hxlThB_o

History

It was the place where all North American presidents live except George Washington,
because when his government finished in 1797 the building was not ready to live, this
happens only in 1800. Originally the building was yellow and the first president to live there
was John Adams. When James Madison was in office British soldiers captured and burned the
building during the War of 1812. Rebuilding was completed in 1817, and President James
Monroe and his family allowed them to move into the building, which was now painted white
as it is today. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt designated the mansion's nickname as
his official name, White House.

According to

https://washington.org/pt/find-dc-listings/white-house#