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1 The White House: A National Monument By: Brooke

2 The White House Today The official home of the President of the United States for over 200 years. Located in Washington, D.C.

3 Finished in 1800 George Washington picked the location in 1791, but John Adams was the first president to live there when it was finished in 1800.

4 The War of 1812 The British soldiers set the White House on fire in the War of 1812.

5 Interesting Facts There are 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms in the White House. There are 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases and 3 elevators. For fun there is a bowling alley, a movie theater, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a putting green and a basketball court.

6 The White House belongs to the People The White House is the President’s home, the President’s office and a free museum. It belongs to the citizens of the United States. The White House is a National Park! The White House is also the home of Bo, the dog.

7 Security You have to apply to take a tour of the White House about 3 months before you plan to visit. They run a background check on you before you are allowed to go to the White House. You can’t take any pictures or even have a camera. (Not even a cell phone!!!)

8 The South Lawn of the White House Every year they hold an Easter Egg hunt on the South Lawn of the White House.

9 The End Thank you for listening. Are there any questions?

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