White House
It has served as the presidential residence since 1800. This topic is part of Landmarks within History. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
White House trivia questions
The White House is the official residence of whom?
Answer: U.S. president
Bonus fact: It has served as the presidential residence since 1800.
The White House is located in which city?
Answer: Washington, D.C.
Bonus fact: Its address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
Which president was the first to live in the White House?
Answer: John Adams
Bonus fact: Adams moved in before construction was fully complete.
The Clinton impeachment grew out of an investigation involving which White House intern?
Answer: Monica Lewinsky
Bonus fact: Questions about Clinton's testimony regarding his relationship with Lewinsky became central to the impeachment case.
Which two major U.S. government buildings were set on fire during the 1814 attack on Washington?
Answer: The Capitol and the White House
Bonus fact: The President's House was later rebuilt and became commonly known as the White House.
Which suffrage leader is a central character in "Suffs" and known for leading the National Woman's Party?
Answer: Alice Paul
Bonus fact: Paul pushed for a federal constitutional amendment and used tactics including picketing the White House.
Which president intervened in the 1902 coal strike?
Answer: Theodore Roosevelt
Bonus fact: Roosevelt invited labor and management representatives to the White House to seek a settlement.