President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901, which was known as the President's Palace, the President's House and the Executive Mansion at various times in history.

Since 1800, when John Adams and his wife first moved in, the White House has been not only the home of the President of the United States, but also a symbol of America. Construction began in 1792 after a competition was held to find a builder for the "President's House." Out of nine submissions, Irish-born architect James Hoban was chosen for his practical and handsome design. Since then, the interior of the house has been completely renovated, but the exterior sandstone walls are the originals from more than two centuries ago. The White House is, of course, home to the President's famous Oval Office (which presidents can redecorate to suit their personal taste), but the home also features a tennis court, a jogging track, a swimming pool, a movie theater and a bowling lane if the President needs to let loose.

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