"ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS HOUSES IN THE WORLD . . ."

What house has been the scene of more excitement than the White House, home of every American president since 1800? In its elegant rooms crowds have rioted . . . kings, queens and Indian chiefs have partied . . . children have played . . . and big decisions in the history of our country have been made. This beloved landmark was once burned down by enemy soldiers—and was once taken apart piece by piece and put back together. Here is a fascinating description of the White House, from its construction in a lonely swam . . . to the present day, when the eyes of the world are on it.

From the Weekly Reader edition