In this article, we will look into 30 Most Frequently Asked Questions About the White House. Did you ever thought about the house where President of the United States of America lives ? If not then let me tell you the residence where President of the United States lives is known as the White House. It is probably one of the most famous building in the United States. This building has a great history associated with it which involves building and rebuilding the structure multiple times. We will go through all the most frequently asked questions about this residence in below section. More about White House.

Most Frequently Asked Questions About The White House

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1. What is White House ?

Ans. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States.

2. Where is the White House ?

Ans. Washington D.C

3. Does the Vice President live in the white house ?

Ans. Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of the vice president of the United States.

4. When was the White House built ?

Ans. 13th October, 1792

5. How many rooms are in the White House ?

Ans. 132 rooms

6. Where is the white house located ?

Ans. The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.

7. What state is the white house in ?

Ans. Washington D.C

8. Who built the White House ?

Ans. Irish-born architect James Hoban

9. In how many parts White House has been divided ?

Ans. White House has been divided into following residences and wings:-

• Executive Residence
• West Wing
• East Wing
• The Eisenhower Executive Office Building
• Blair House

10. Who lives in the White House ?

Ans. President of the United States of America(USA)

11. How many square feet is the White House ?

Ans. 55,000 square feet

12. How old is the White House ?

Ans. It is approximately 229 years old.

13. Why is the White house white ?

Ans. The building was first made white with lime-based whitewash in 1798, when its walls were finished, simply as a means of protecting the porous stone from freezing.

14. How many people work in the White House ?

Ans. Around 400-500 people work in the White House

15. When was the White House burned down ?

Ans. 24th August, 1814

16. How many floors are in the White House ?

Ans. 4

17. Where is the Oval office located in the White House ?

Ans. It is located in the West Wing of the White House.

18. Did George Washington lived in White House ?

Ans. No

19. How many people visits the White House ?

Ans. More than 6000 persons per day

20. Who was the first president to live in the White House ?

Ans. John Adams

21. Was the white house built by slaves ?

Ans. Yes, Indeed it was built by slaves.

22. Which of the Presidents died in the White House ?

Ans. President William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor both died in the White House.

23. When was the Oval office first used ?

Ans. 1909

24. Who called the White House "A Great White Jail" ?

Ans. President Truman

25. Who chose the exact spot for building the White House ?

Ans. President George Washington

26. Who owns the White House ?

Ans. It is owned by the National Park Service.

27. How far is Walter Reed from the White House ?

Ans. Walter Reed hospital is about 5.2 miles from the White House.

28. From where the sandstone used in the construction of white house originated ?

Ans. Some reports suggest that sandstone from Croatian island of Brač was used in the original building. Others suggest the original sandstone simply came from Aquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia.

29. Which sandstone was used in the construction of the White House ?

Ans. Aquia Creek sandstone

30. How much does the White House cost ?

Ans. The total cost to build is estimated at $232,372