From George Washington to now: Presidency and campaigns explained The presidential office was first envisioned to be more like a clerk's job, and in its earliest incarnation, it was almost ...

Slavery and the White House. At least 10 enslaved workers were assigned to President George Washington’s homes in New York and Philadelphia while the president’s house was being built, and ...

Former president George W. Bush is not expected to attend a Thursday event at the White House honoring his late mother, two White House officials familiar with the plans told The Washington Post.

Former president George W. Bush is not expected to attend a Thursday event at the White House honoring his late mother, two White House officials familiar with the plans told The Washington Post.

The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.

While George Washington chose the site and design of the White House, he did not ever live in the residence. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House, moving in on November ...

This Presidents’ Day, honor George Washington — and Calvin Coolidge by Matthew Denhart and Amity Shlaes, opinion contributors - 02/20/23 12:00 PM ET ...