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- How was the location of the White House selected?
The Residence Act of 1790 placed the site along the Potomac River, and gave President George Washington the authority to select the exact location of the new capital city President Washington marked the spot for the future north walls and entrance of the White House
- White House Visitor Center
Before 1995, the National Park Service distributed White House tour tickets and provided visitor information at a location on the Ellipse The White House Visitor Center first opened in March 1995 After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, White House tour tickets became available through Congressional offices and embassies
- Introduction: Where Oh Where Should the Capital Be? - White House . . .
The cornerstone for the White House was laid October 13, 1792, and that for the Capitol, on August 18, 1793 In November 1800, President John Adams moved into the White House, and in the same month the Congress began conducting its business in the unfinished Capitol
- The President, the Press, and Proximity - White House Historical . . .
Its location in one of the oldest parts of the White House, nestled between the fabled residence and the West Wing, is evidence alone of the key role the news media has come to play as an intermediary between the public and the executive branch of the United States government
- White House Tour - White House Historical Association
The name "White House" probably came into colloquial use soon after the stonemasons whitewashed the house in 1798 to protect the walls The white finish brought out the fine exterior ornamentation, although "Executive Mansion" and "President's House" were more commonly used until 1901, when the building was officially named the "White House "
- Homepage - White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization enhancing understanding of the White House and is supported by official White House Christmas Ornaments sales and donations
- Camp David - White House Historical Association
Roosevelt requested that the National Park Service identify sites within one hundred miles of the White House that might serve as an alternative respite for the president On April 22, 1942, FDR visited Camp Hi-Catoctin and selected it as the location for the future presidential retreat 2
- Be a Part of History - White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association Gala brings together distinguished friends and supporters for an extraordinary evening celebrating the history and traditions of the White House Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the venue reflects our founder First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s enduring commitment to cultural preservation, serving as a reminder of our mission to safeguard and share
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