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The White House Situated in Washington, D.C., the White House represents American power and democracy; it has been the official residence and working place of the American President starting in 1800, when John Adams moved in. Designed by Irish architect James Hoban, its erection started in 1792. Though British forces infamously burnt it during the War of 1812, it was soon rebuilt. To conceal the burn scars, the structure was painted white, so earning its well-known moniker. Today, the White House complex includes the East Wing, the West Wing—where the Oval Office is housed, and the principal residence. Opened to millions of tourists every year, it is also a historic site in addition to being a political hub.

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