Have you ever wondered...
Q&A
Why is the White House white? Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? Below are a few of the questions we've been asked before.
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How did the White House get its name?
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What is the Resolute Desk?
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Who saved the Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington from the White House before it was burned in 1814?
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Has the White House ever been renovated or changed?
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How was the location of the White House selected?
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Did President Abraham Lincoln actually sleep in the Lincoln bedroom?
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Have any presidents or first ladies died at the White House?
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How many weddings have been held at the White House?
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When did the White House host its first Easter Egg Roll?
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Does the White House have a swimming pool?
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When did the White House first get plumbing?