Washington D.C. - The White House 1947

The White House, Washington D.C.

From the time of John Adams to the present, the White House has been the home of the presidents.  The cornerstone was laid in 1792, and it was constructed of Virginia freestone.  During the war of 1812 it was set afire by the British and only the walls were left standing; when restored, the exterior was painted white to hide the scars of the fire.
1947