1,000 Facts about the White House

With a wonderful foreword written by the President of the White House Historical Association, President Stewart McLaurin. Experience a 360-degree view of the White House, from its creation in 1792 to the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more. Through 1,000 fun-to-read facts, discover what it's like to live and work at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Find out how the kids who have lived there play, watch movies, and entertain friends. With a treasure trove of material from the White House Historical Association, this book presents a fascinating story of this building and the many people who have shaped its long 225 year history.