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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The White House Official Page
The official site of the White House provides historical information on the past Presidents, First Ladies, children, and pets that have inhabited the executive mansion. Fun facts, activities for kids, and recipes from the First Lady are some of the site's highlights.
- The White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association is a charitable non-profit that enhances the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the White House. The site features well written, in-depth history lessons for students and teachers. Timelines, journals, and biographies are available to the public. All in all, an elegant, excellent site.
- James Hoban
This teeny-tiny biography of White House architect James Hoban comes to you from the Library of Congress. Learn more about this Irish-American who lost the competition to design the U.S. Capitol building, but captured the gold medal and $500 prize for his design of the President's house in 1792.
- The White House Exterior
This webpage, from the National Building Museum, offers a well-written history of the part of the White House the public is most familiar with — the outside! Though it may not seem like it, the size and shape of the White House has been changing throughout American history — come see how with some beautiful vintage images.
- The L'Enfant and McMillan Plans
The sweeping views and vistas that make up the city of Washington, D.C., were certainly no accident. Get more information on the planning of the Nation's Capital and the placement of key buildings like the Capitol and the White House at this National Park Service website. See a 1797 map of the city, and learn how Pierre L'Enfant's vision — aided by Senator James McMillan some 100 years later — endures to this day.
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