Lesson 6 of 84 ยท American Symbols
โญ 30 XPThe White House
The White House is the home of the President of the United States.
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The White House is the home of the President of the United States. It is located in Washington, D.C. The White House is a large, beautiful building. It has many rooms and a big garden. People visit it to learn about history and see where leaders work.
Key Facts
The White House has 132 rooms.
It is painted white, which is why it is called the White House.
George Washington chose the site, but he never lived there.
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1 of 2Who lives in the White House?
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