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Monday, May 3, 2010
The White House stands in Washington, DC, the capital of the United States. It is the official residence of the president of the country.
The White House stands on Pennsylvania Avenue amid lawns, trees and flowerbeds. Each year more than a million people visit parts of the house open to the public.
The imposing main building has a great porch like the front of an ancient temple. Inside are richly decorated state rooms. The president lives in rooms above.
Long, low galleries jut out to the east and west. Beyond lie the West and East wings. The West Wing contains offices where the president and his staffwork. Other staff work in the East Wing.
Construction of the White House began in 1972. It was rebuilt and enlarged after the British burned it in 1814. The name first came from its white limestone walls, which were later painted white to hide the fire damage.
The White House stands on Pennsylvania Avenue amid lawns, trees and flowerbeds. Each year more than a million people visit parts of the house open to the public.
The imposing main building has a great porch like the front of an ancient temple. Inside are richly decorated state rooms. The president lives in rooms above.
Long, low galleries jut out to the east and west. Beyond lie the West and East wings. The West Wing contains offices where the president and his staffwork. Other staff work in the East Wing.
Construction of the White House began in 1972. It was rebuilt and enlarged after the British burned it in 1814. The name first came from its white limestone walls, which were later painted white to hide the fire damage.
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