Our first president, George Washington, selected the site for the White House in 1791. The following year, the cornerstone was laid and a design submitted by Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen. After eight years of construction, President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into the still-unfinished residence. During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the President’s House, and James Hoban was appointed to rebuild it. James Monroe moved into the building in 1817, and during his administration, the South Portico was constructed. In 1829, Andrew Jackson oversaw the addition of the North Portico. Various proposals were put forward during the late 19th century to significantly expand the President’s House or to build an entirely new residence, but these plans were never realized.
In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt began a major renovation of the White House, including the relocation of the President’s offices from the Second Floor of the Residence to the newly constructed temporary Executive Office Building (now known as the West Wing). The Roosevelt renovation was planned and carried out by the famous New York architectural firm McKim, Mead and White. Roosevelt’s successor, President William Howard Taft, had the Oval Office constructed within an enlarged office wing.
Less than fifty years after the Roosevelt renovation, the White House was already showing signs of serious structural weakness. President Harry S. Truman began a renovation of the building in which everything but the outer walls was dismantled. The reconstruction was overseen by architect Lorenzo Winslow, and in 1952, the Truman family moved back into the White House.
Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House, and the history of this building extends far beyond the construction of its walls. From the Ground Floor Corridor rooms, transformed from their early use as service areas, to the State Floor rooms, where countless leaders and dignitaries have been entertained, the White House is both the home of the President of the United States and his family, and a living museum of American history. The White House remains a place where history continues to unfold.
Today, the White House launched its powerful new official mobile app — delivering President Donald J. Trump and his Administration directly to the American people like never before. This new app offers Americans a direct line to the White House — cutting through the noise with unfiltered, real-time updates straight from the source. With the official White House […]
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WATCH: President Donald J. Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address: TRANSCRIPT Speaker Johnson, Vice President Vance, first lady of the United States, second lady of the United States, members of Congress and my fellow Americans, our nation is back: Bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before. Less than five months from now, […]
Remarks by Marco Rubio, Secretary of State at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany on February 14, 2026 TRANSCRIPT SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you very much. We gather here today as members of a historic alliance, an alliance that saved and changed the world. When this conference began in 1963, it was in a nation – actually, […]
As President Donald J. Trump delivers on the promise that secured his overwhelming re-election, Minnesota’s “leaders” have chosen defiance over partnership. Instead of working with the Trump Administration to uphold the law and protect public safety, the state’s Democrat politicians have repeatedly boasted of their so-called “sanctuary” status, encouraged resistance, and smeared ICE officers. This toxic combination of […]
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Please extend your prayers to the heroic Americans who were ambushed and killed in Syria last weekend: Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, and US Civillian Interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat President Trump attended the Army-Navy Game where he did the coin toss to kick off the game, over the weekend. He also delivered remarks at the White House, paying respects […]
President Trump delivered a powerful year-end address from the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room, emphasizing his administration’s achievements in his first 11 months back in office. WATCH: A message of hope for an American Revival. He described the first year of his consequential second term period as an “historic comeback,” blaming the previous Biden […]
Check out the Media Offenders of the Week! President Trump attended the first White House Christmas party where he paid his paid his respects to the National Guard, especially Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom and Guardsman Andrew Wolfe who were attacked last week. He lowered flags to half-staff in memory of Sarah, and welcomed Andrew’s family to the Oval Office. In an incredibly busy week, […]
The Economy & Diplomacy! President Trump met with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, was unanimously elected the Chair of the Board of Peace by the United Nations Security Council, and delivered remarks to franchisee owners at the McDonald’s Impact Summit. In his words, he is the first McDonald’s fry cook to become President of the United States. […]
THE DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN IS OVER! President Trump‘s week started with an epic flyover and drop-in at the Commanders and Lions game where he even joined the broadcasters in the booth. He announced $2000 payments from tariff revenue, celebrated 250 years of the Marine Corps, and joined Fox News’ Laura Ingraham and GB News’ Bev Turner for interviews. On Veterans Day, the President participated in a wreath laying ceremony and delivered remarks at Arlington National […]
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The story of America is written with the courage, honor, and dedicated service of our veterans. Through their sacrifice, the fires of freedom burn brightly, our Republic secured, and our way of life made possible. For nearly 250 years, their unyielding spirit has carried our […]
Visit mysafespace here, A place for Dems. President Trump celebrated the one year of his election to the presidency with tons of action. He sat down with CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell and Fox News’ Bret Baier for interviews and gaggled with the press. The President was very vocal about the need to end the shutdown calling for a termination of the filibuster, commenting on the explosive […]
Championing Sovereignty, Rejecting Globalism President Trump was in Arizona last weekend with several other White House officials to deliver moving remarks at Charlie Kirk’s memorial and sat down for an interview with Fox News’ Peter Doocy beforehand. He started this week making an announcement on Medical and Scientific Findings for America’s Children, welcoming the 2025 World Champion USA Physics Team to the Oval Office, and addressing […]
This week, the White House released a tribute video honoring the life, legacy, and profound impact of Charlie Kirk. The three-minute tribute features excerpts from Kirk’s speeches, rallies, and personal moments with his family, alongside footage from the numerous memorial services, prayer vigils, and gatherings held across the country in his honor. Set to the words of […]