The White House

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Built for Presidents. Every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 has lived and worked at the White House. It became the presidential home when the capital moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Famous Address. The White House sits at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, one of the most recognizable addresses in the world. Millions of people visit the area each year.

Home and Office. The White House is both the president's residence, where the president's family lives, and their workplace where important government decisions happen every day.

Symbol of Power. The White House represents the entire Executive Office of the President and the presidential leadership of the United States.