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mote1985 [20]
4 years ago
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Why is the white house called the white house?

History
2 answers:
yan [13]4 years ago
7 0
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]4 years ago
4 0
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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