The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States.
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The White House receives approximately 6,000 visitors a day.
During the past, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace", the "President's House", and the "Executive Mansion."
The White House was given its current name in 1901, by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Location: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, D.C.
History
The site of the White House was chosen by President George Washington, and city planner Pierre L'Enfant.
The architect was James Hoban.
Construction started with the laying of the cornerstone on October 13, 1792.
President John Adams was the first president to take residence, on November 1, 1800.
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