Whitewash

The White House was designed by the Irish born architect James Hoban in 1792.  The British burned it in 1814.  After the conflict ceased Hoban energetically rebuilt the residence, ordering for the first time that its walls be whitewashed.

Photo: North Front, White House, Washington, 21st April 2011

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