The White House is more than just a building — it’s a symbol, almost sacred in its significance. But now, a historic feature that has stood for 200 years may soon be erased. The White House is ...

John Adams, in the final months of his administration, became the first American president to live in the new executive mansion, later dubbed the White House, on Nov. 1, 1800.

On this day in 1800, President John Adams moved into the nearly completed President’s Mansion, now known as the White House.

When John Adams moved from Philadelphia to the White House, the building was still under construction and there was no sign of a garden.

On this day in 1800, the House of Representatives assembled for the first time in the new north wing of the U.S. Capitol.

It's the most beautiful time of the year at the White House. The West Wing, East Wing and every room in between have been decked out in elaborate decorations to celebrate the holidays, and ...

The 19th century, as she says, "was the century of urbanization." Whereas in 1801 "only 20 percent of the population of Great Britain lived in cities," a century later "that figure had risen to ...