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It seems there is a myth about to this effect, but it is only a myth.
The White House was made of sandstone, and specific stone involved is a pinkish shade of gray. The story is that the first coat of white paint was applied after the building was badly burned during the War of 1812.
According to the Wikipedia article on the White House, the building was originally painted white, and the name White House was being used by 1811.
There is a link below to the section of the article where this is discussed.
In the early days the white house was formally called the "President's Palace"; although this title soon changed over to "Executive Mansion" in 1810 to avoid connections with royalty. Even with all these name changes, the majority of society referred the building as the white house. The porous sandstone walls were coated with a mixture of lime, rice glue, casein, and lead, giving the house its familiar color and name. It wasn't until Oct 12, 1901 when President Theodore Roosevelt officially adopted the name "white house."
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Interasting info on the White House?
The White House has 132 rooms. Of these 32 are bathrooms. The House has six levels. At one time the name for the White House was "President's Palace."
Why do people paint their houses white?
The scientific answer for white paint on houses is the same as why we wear white in hot climates-- white reflects the sunlight away from the house during the summer. This keeps the house cooler than houses with dark colored paint.
What president set up the first White House Library?
The White House Library was created while Millard Fillmore was in office. His wife, Abigail Fillmore, led the push for a White House Library.
What did the demonstrators outside the white house say was the one thing more that they needed?
the right to vote
What does the wreath represent?
The purple candles represents sorro. The pink one represents joy and happieness. The white candle represents jesus born on Xmas Day
Interasting info on the White House?
The White House has 132 rooms. Of these 32 are bathrooms. The House has six levels. At one time the name for the White House was "President's Palace."
In a one-story pink house there was a pink person a pink cat a pink fish a pink computer a pink chair a pink table a pink telephone a pink shower and ndash everything was pink!What color were the stai?
There were no stairs - obviously because it was a one-story house!!
What is better the pink lg cookie or the white lg cookie?
i have the pink one and my friend has the the white one ithink the pink one is betterI have the white one and personally I love the metallic blue strip around it as apose to the silver strip that is around the pink one. Hope this helped
How much white and red does one need to make pink?
Red and white makes pink, so, just add black to pink.~LarryTheCucumber
Which celebs are lesbos?
pink one time with lisa=twins lisa and pink one time
How was pink invented?
Pink was invented as a result of blending a white pigment with a red pigment. No one knows the true originator of pink.
Yellow house is on the right White House is on the left Purple house is on the top Blue house is on the bottom Rainbow house is in the middle Where is the White House?
Left White House as opposed to White house is in Washington DC, or at least one of them is. There is also one in Lymington Spa
Can one visit the White House in Washington D.C?
It is very possible and quite easy to visit the White House. You may have to wait quite some time, but it is easy to access.
What is the most likely genetic reason for the offspring of red and white plant to have pink flowers?
The baby plant has one red gene from one parent and one white gene from the other parent. Red mixed with white makes pink.
Which first lady gave birth in the White House first?
Yes- Ruth Cleveland had a daughter in 1893, while the Clevelands lived in the White House.Thomas Jefferson's daughter , Patsy Jefferson Randolph,was staying in the White House when she had one of her babies. She served as White House hostess from time to time.
On a street there's a pink one story house everything is pink what color are the stairs i no the answer just how many of you know?
its one story (: there are no stairs..
What names are given to the White House?
It was called the executive mansion at one time- possible the presidential mansion.
