History of White House

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The White House was built after the creation of the District of Columbia by an [Act of Congress]? in December, 1790. President George Washington himself helped select the site, along with city planner [Pierre L'Enfant]?. The design of the building was determined by holding a competition, which received nine proposals. James Hoban, an Irish-American, was awarded the honor and construction began with the laying of the cornerstone in October, 1792.

The White House was built after the creation of the District of Columbia by an [Act of Congress]? in December, 1790. President George Washington himself helped select the site, along with city planner [Pierre L'Enfant]?. The design of the building was determined by holding a competition, which received nine proposals. James Hoban, an Irish-American, was awarded the honor and construction began with the laying of the cornerstone in October, 1792.