Who Lives In The White House? 10 Facts About Donald Trump Home As Public Tours Resume Under First Lady Melania Trump
The White House Visitors Office will resume public tours of the presidential house Tuesday, weeks after the announcement was made by first lady Melania Trump. The tours, a duty typically handled by the first lady's office, saw a long closure amid an administration shift.
"I am excited to reopen the White House to the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come each year," the first lady said in a statement. "The White House is a remarkable and historic site and we are excited to share its beauty and history. I am committed to the restoration and preservation of our Nation's most recognizable landmark."
The tours, which will be self-guided and scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis, are available from 7:30-11:30 a.m. from Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
The first lady does not live in the White House with President Donald Trump, but resides in New York with son Barron as he continues attending private school in Manhattan’s upper west side neighborhood.
Below are 10 facts to know about the presidential house:
1. The White House was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban.
2. The first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792 and it took eight years to complete.
3. The location of the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, was picked by George Washington and was opened in 1800.
4. The White House has 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms. It also has 412 doors and 147 windows.
5. The White House has 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
6. Every president since John Adams has lived in the White House.
7. Earlier, the presidential house was known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion."
8. The White House was set on fire during the War of 1812 by the British.
9. The White House requires 570-gallons of paint to cover the outside.
10. The White House kitchen has enough space to host 140 guests for dinner.
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