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The White House

The White House
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The White House is the home of the President of the United States.

๐ŸŽฏ Your mission

Learn it. Understand why it matters.

โšก The twist

There's always more than one side to the story.

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Mind = Blown

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Then & Now

๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ History isn't really 'history' โ€” it shapes today, every day.

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

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The White House has 132 rooms.

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It is painted white, which is why it is called the White House.

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George Washington chose the site, but he never lived there.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Who lives in the White House?

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Why this still matters

This shapes your daily life in ways you stopped noticing.

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Stretch Challenge

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