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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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What is the Resolute Desk and where did it come from?
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How did Dolley Madison save George Washington’s portrait?
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Has the White House ever been renovated or changed?
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How was the location of the White House selected?
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Did President Abraham Lincoln actually sleep in the Lincoln bedroom?
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Who has died in the White House?
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How many weddings have been held at the White House?
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What is the history of the White House Easter Egg Roll?
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Does the White House have a pool?
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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?
