White house is recognized as the symbol of President, President’s administration and of the United States in general for more than 200 years. To the world it is not just the home of the President and their families but it has stood for the symbol of Presidency, the United States government and the American people. Its history began when President George Washington signed an act of congress in December 1790. According to this Act the federal government would reside in a district not exceeding ten mile squares on the river Potomac. The site for the new residence was chose by President together with the city planner. A competition was held to find a builder for building the new President's house. Nine people submitted their proposals. James Habon was one of them. His name was selected for the White house building. He was born an Irish and was an architecture by profession. He was awarded a gold medal for his work.

Construction of white house started when the cornerstone was laid in October 1792. President Washington watched over the construction of the building. White house construction completed in 1800. President John Adams and his wife Abigail were its first residents. All its construction was done in time of President Washington but he himself never lived in it. Every President since has made their own changes and additions in their times. White house is not only the private home of the President but also private residence of the head of state which is open to the public free of charge.

White house was burned by the British in 1814 during the Presidency of the James Madison. The original color of the White house was gray color of the sandstones from which it was constructed. But when it was rebuilt it was repainted white to cover the smoke marks. It requires 570 gallons of paints to cover its outside surface. The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in residence. White house was given different names. In start it was named President Palace then after some time it got fame as President house and later on Executive mansion. At last it was officially named White house in 1901. There are a variety of recreations available in White House which includes tennis court, Jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater and bowling lane.