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It is the house where the American President lives, and a symbol of the American Nation. But how much do you know about this famous building?
Who chose the site for the original White House?
What was the original name for the White House?
Who actually built the White House?
How many times has the White House been burned?
How many floors does the White House have?
Find out more about the White House and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
All measurements in American and metric.
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Caitlind L. Alexander
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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