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October 1792: Construction begins on the White House, overseen by George Washington (who won't get a chance to live there) and designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban.
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August 24, 1814: British troops invade and set fire to the hastily-abandoned White House
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1817: Reconstruction of White House completed
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1824: The south portico, designed by Benjamin Latrobe, is added to the White House.
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1829: The north portico (actually more of a porch), designed by Benjamin Latrobe, is added to the White House. The building is now complete and its exterior will remain unchanged from this point forward.
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1829: President Andrew Jackson furnishes the East Room of the White House for the first time.
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June 2, 1886: President Grover Cleveland marries Frances Folsom in the White House
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