White House
Washington DC, formerly
known as the Executive Mansion (1810–1902), the
official office and residence of the president of the United States at 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C.
The White House and its landscaped grounds
occupy 18 acres (7.2 hectares). The White House isn’t simply a home to First
Families or meeting space for world leaders, it’s also known as ‘The People’s House,’
The White House, built between 1792 and
1800, is one of the oldest public buildings in Washington, DC and serves as
both the home of the U.S. President and a museum of American history. George
Washington selected the site for the White House in 1791 and chose the design
submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban. The historic structure has been
expanded and renovated many times throughout history. White House Washington DC, consists of 132 rooms, 35
bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows,
28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators. The decor includes a
collection of fine and decorative arts, such as historic paintings, sculpture,
furniture, and china. The Blue Room is the center of the State Floor of the
White House where the President formally receives guests. Large parties and
receptions are held in the East Room. The Red Room is one of the four state
reception rooms. The State Dining Room seats as many as 140 guests and is used
for formal dinners with visiting heads of state. The President and his staff
work in the West Wing, which was built in 1902 to separate the offices from the
first family’s living quarters. The Oval Office is the President’s office where
he meets with advisors.
Anyone
can visit the White House Washington DC. Public tours of the White House are
limited to groups of 10 or more and must be requested through a member of
Congress. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis
approximately one month in advance. Visitors who are not US citizens should
contact their embassy in DC about tours for international visitors, which are
arranged through the Protocol Desk at the State Department. The tours are
self-guided and run from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Some items are prohibited
like: Cameras or Video Recorders, Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses, Food
or beverages, tobacco products, personal grooming items (i.e. makeup, lotion,
etc.), Strollers, Any pointed objects, Aerosol containers, Guns, ammunition,
fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, or knives of
any size. The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other
personal items.
The
seven-acre public park located across from the White House is a great spot to
take photos and enjoy the view. It is a prominent arena often used for public
protests, ranger programs and special events. Read more about Lafayette Park. The
White House Garden is open to the public a few times a year. Visitors are
invited to view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden
and South Lawn. Tickets are distributed the day of the event. Read more about
White House Garden Tours. The White House stands as a symbol of democracy. White
House Washington DC, serves not only as the seat of the executive branch of
government of the United States of America, but also as an iconic place for
civil discourse.
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