The White House (Washington DC)

    What was once known as the "President's Palace", "Presidential Mansion", or "President's House" was built between 1792 and 1800. Its design was partly inspired by the Irish house of parliament called the Leinster House. There are two stories on how it got its present name: from the white paint that was applied during its rebuilding after the British burned down Washington DC during the War of 1812, or from the Washingtons' White House Plantation in Virginia. All American presidents have stayed at the White House except George Washington.

    Nikon D40 (US International Visitors' Program, August 2008)

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      DieGongTaBaK, ButchokoyD, Bisayan lady, Anthony Ramos, and 22 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. Lulot Ruiz (58 months ago | reply)

      Nasa US ka paa ngayon. Ganda ng shot mo, ha, perfect!

    3. Mr. FRANTaStiK (58 months ago | reply)

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    4. Cengiz.uskuplu (58 months ago | reply)

      Group Tripod

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      Seen on

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    9. ButchokoyD (58 months ago | reply)

      .... I would not mind living here ! ... hahahaha ! ...

    10. Bisayan lady (58 months ago | reply)

      mabuti ka pa nakapunta ka na dyan. I'm here in the US, I haven't been to Washington yet and see the White House! Lucky you... enjoy your visit and have fun! You are invited to display your image and join our group.
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    11. Kenyi72 [deleted] (55 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called United States Culture, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

    12. InkPencil (53 months ago | reply)

      What a gorgeous shot of the White House! Thank you for making it available through Creative Commons. You can see how it was used here and here.

    13. dprasad_001 (52 months ago | reply)

      hi sir.. i am dwarika prasad from india.. white house is amaging .. by born my golden dream -- one day i meet to america president .. god bless america.. god bless obama..
      thnaks & regards
      dwarika prasad
      +91 011 9250218333

    14. dprasad_001 (52 months ago | reply)

      such people wanted to peace of global leval.. i do it this position...
      thnaks & regards
      dwarika prasad
      +91 011 9250218333

    15. JJWEBB (50 months ago | reply)

      This is a lovely picture it looks so peaceful and warm I wish i lived there!

    16. Israel ANY (48 months ago | reply)

      Yea, it's a very nice area

    17. johnnyb1954 (48 months ago | reply)

      Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Australian Pictorials, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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