West Wing was Temporary
The West Wing was built by Teddy Roosevelt to keep residential and official Business areas separate.
Identical White House in Ireland
Architect James Hoban is said to have based his design plans for the White House on the
Model of the Leinster House in Dublin, Ireland.
No Free Food.
The President gets billed for personal food and incidental expenses including
Cleaning, toiletries, and toothpaste. The funds for these expenses comes out of
his annual salary.
An Underground Strip Mall
In the Basement of the White House are a Flower Shop, Carpenters Shop and Dentists
Office.
A Communications Center
The White House receives up to 30,000 visitors, 65,000 letters and up to 3,500 phone calls.
Getting Some Privacy
In order for the President to request private time while in the White House. He must say “Discussing the Bosnian Problem” as a Code for the Secret Service.
Foreign Labor used for the White House
The White House was built by European Artists, Scottish Masons , Irish and Italian Brick and Plasterer Workers.
Wasn’t Always “The White House”
Before Teddy Roosevelt came into office the White House was known as the Executive Mansion.
White House Haunted?
Winston Churchill on a visit to the White House stated that he saw Lincoln’s Ghost when he stayed as a guest in the Lincoln Bedroom.
Adjustment to the White House Accommodations.
The White House received Ramps and Elevators to accommodate Franklin Roosevelt’s Wheelchair and also got an Indoor Pool to assist him with his Therapy.