Friday, November 27, 2009

History

Quiz: White House History

Posted March 20, 2009
  1. Who was the first president to live in the White House?
  2. What year was the White House set on fire by a British army?
  3. Which president spent much of his presidency living in Blair House while the White House was being renovated?
  4. How many rooms are in the White House?
  5. Which of the following facilities is not available at the White House?
  6. The Oval Office was created during which president's administration?
  7. How much did it cost initially to build the White House?
  8. Approximately how much floor space does the White House contain?
  9. Which first lady has a garden on the White House grounds named after her?

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