From its origins, to its impact, to the key moments that helped define it, and more! Join me as I reveal to you 10 things you didn't know about the White House!
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10. Who Built It
In terms of United States landmarks, few hold the "power" and "sway" like that of the White House. It is a monument to freedom and within its walls freedom is (usually) maintained and fought for. The President of the United States, whomever they may be when elected, goes into that sacred building.
But, while it is a very special building, how it actually got constructed was not the best moment in American history. Because while it is tied to the Presidents, it wasn't around when the first President (George Washington) became President. It was built in 1792 and finished by 1800...by slave owners.
9. Location and Renovation
It might surprise you to learn that when it comes to building a major monument, especially one of such importance as the White House, the location of the building is just as important, if not more important, than actually making the dang building. Look at the history of the Lincoln Memorial and you'll see what we mean.
8. Who Was There First?
No doubt after hearing some of the facts we've dropped you're asking the question of who was the first President to truly live in the White House.
7. The Layout Of The White House
From both up close and afar, the White House is a very impressive structure of incredible size and depth. And because of that, it's a bit hard to judge just how much is in there. Sure, when you look at shows like The West Wing or Madam Secretary you see certain things like the Oval Office and certain areas only the President can go to. But do you know how big the actual White House actually is and all that's in it?
6. The West Wing
Given the importance of the White House, it's natural that a lot of things would have to get done within the building, and as such, Teddy Roosevelt in 1902 moved his work station to the now famous West Wing. It's here that much of the President and his staff's work gets done.
5. No Freebies
You might have known this, but the President has a personal chef that cooks his meals, and you might think that being the "leader of the free world" means that he gets his meals for free, as well as other things like toiletries as they can't go and get it themselves.
4. There Is No "Red Phone"
In movies and TV shows, the President is shown to have a "red phone" to connect with certain people. Mainly Russia. It's a great visual! But it never existed.
3. Moving In, Moving Out
Have you ever wondered what happens when a new President gets elected and has to move into the White House? The answer is: a lot. Not only do they have to staff everyone in the building that they feel they need (including secretaries, cabinet members and so on) the President has to go and pick out the items, furniture and other items to decorate both the executive mansion and the Oval Office.

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