White House

government-and-policy

The West Wing in the White House is the executive office complex that houses the presidency’s core operations. Located on the west side of the White House grounds, it contains...

buildings-infrastructure

Rebuilding the White House refers to the rare, large-scale reconstruction or major renovation of the Executive Mansion, typically involving historic preservation, structural eng...

history

Presidential renovations of the White House respond to functional, symbolic, and preservation priorities that accumulate across decades. Structures, systems, and interiors age,...

holidays-events

The White House Easter Bunny is an annual seasonal event hosted by the Executive Residence staff and the White House Social Office, typically held on or around the Saturday befo...

history

The White House has served as the official residence and workplace of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. Understanding who lived in the White House involves more tha...

Holidays & Traditions

White House Christmas trees in 2018 reflected long-standing holiday traditions and careful coordination across federal agencies. Each year, a living tree is selected to stand in...

architecture-and-monuments

The structure on top of the White House is the Statue of Freedom, a gilded bronze figure that crowns the dome of the U.S. Capitol, visible from the White House grounds and often...

U.S. History

John Adams was the first president to live in the White House. In November 1800, the second president moved into the Executive Mansion while construction in Washington, D.C., wa...

Status Updates

As of the most recent publicly available information from the White House Historical Association and General Services Administration, major ballroom projects at the White House...

Celebrity Profiles

The White House Gift Shop is an official retail operation that sells branded merchandise, commemorative items, and keepsakes tied to the presidency and the White House. It is no...