Why is the white house called the white house?

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The main building was burned by the British in 1814 during the War of 1812. Afterward, when the building was being restored, the smoke-stained gray stone walls were painted white. The name “White House<span>,” however, was not used officially until President Theodore Roosevelt had it engraved on his stationery in 1901</span>

zepelin [54]3 years ago

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Its a White House. And it's been there for years. They painted it white to represent the original color of the flag! (Lie)

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