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Why is the White House white? Or the Oval Office oval? Our expert historians and researchers know how to find the historically accurate answer to almost any White House history question you can imagine. Below are a few of the questions we've been answering lately.
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When did the White House first get plumbing?
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Which president started the tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey?
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When did the White House acquire its famous Steinway piano in the East Room?
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Can you name the most famous ghost of the White House?
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Who was the only president not to live in the White House?
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In what year was electricity installed in the White House?
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Which administration holds the record for the number of Christmas trees displayed at the White House?
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Which first lady began the tradition of decorating the White House at Halloween?
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When was the first official set of china for the White House ordered?
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Which president was assigned the first full-time Secret Service detail?
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Who was the first president to meet an organized baseball team at the White House?