Where did the name of the White House come from?

In order to cover up the traces of the fire, the brown-red stone wall was painted white, hence the name.

The American White House was founded in 1800, and a war broke out between Britain and the United States in 18 12. After British troops occupied Washington, they set fire to buildings including the US Capitol and the Presidential Palace.

Later, in order to cover up the traces of the fire, the brown-red stone wall of the presidential residence 18 14 was painted white. President theodore roosevelt officially named it "White House".

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Internal structure:

Diplomatic reception hall 1

The diplomatic reception hall is oval, where the president receives foreign heads of state and envoys. It is covered with an oval carpet with a sky-blue background, embroidered with symbols symbolizing the 50 States of the United States, and a huge circular oil painting depicting American scenery hangs on the wall.

2. Library

The library is about 60 square meters. The tables, chairs, bookcases and lamps in the room are all classical. There are nearly 3,000 books in the museum, among which there are many masterpieces by famous American writers in various periods. In addition, there are relevant information of previous American presidents. There are five portraits of Indians hanging on the wall next to the bookcase. These portraits are members of the Indian tribal delegation that the President of the United States met at the White House.

3. Map room

There are various versions of modern atlas and a precious map drawn in18th century. During World War II, it was the secret room for President Roosevelt to study the war situation. Since 1970, this place has been converted into a reception room, which is hung with the portrait of Benjamin Franklin and the landscape paintings of the Hudson River School in the United States in the19th century, such as Hart's famous painting Lake in the Mountains, which was painted in 1858.

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