The White House, in Washington DC, was originally gray, the colour of the sandstone it was built out of.
After the War of 1812, during which it had been burned by Canadian troops, the outside walls were painted white to hide the smoke stains.
The White House, in Washington DC, was originally gray, the colour of the sandstone it was built out of.
After the War of 1812, during which it had been burned by Canadian troops, the outside walls were painted white to hide the smoke stains.
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