The White House was built in 1800 to serve as a home and office for the President of the United States. It is a large, tall white building where the President lives and works. Important functions like living quarters for the President and operations of the executive branch of government take place within the White House.

1. White House By: Tristian and Juan

2. White House When was it built? It was built in 1800.

3. White House What does it look like? It looks white and tall and big.

4. White House What do people do inside the building? The President lives in the house.

5. White House Why was it built? Because the president had nowhere to live.

6. White House Why is it important to Americans? The President lives there.

7. White House Other cool facts… The British man put it on fire. The people need some where to live.