For two hundred years, the White House has stood as a symbol of the Presidency, the United States government, and the American people. Its history, and the history of the nation’s capital, began when President George Washington signed an Act of Congress in December of 1790 declaring that the federal government would reside in a district "not exceeding ten miles square…on the river Potomac." President Washington, together with city planner Pierre L’Enfant, chose the site for the new residence, which is now 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. 

From Facts of the White House

Added by Amaya J.

This piece was made to honor our founding fathers who created the constitution.  The first words the preamble states are..., "We the people of the United States of America...." This piece shows the Constitution and who it was for.

Made by Amaya J. using ink markers.

Completed in 1940, the 20-by-30-foot framed oil-on-canvas scene is among the best known images in the United States Capitol. It is on display in the east grand stairway of the House wing. The painting depicts Independence Hall in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

Made by Howard Chandler Christy using oil paint.

Added by Braelyn V.

This is a historical piece representing the Native Americans and their tribe. They are gathering around a fire, we guess to tell stories or cook food that they caught. The cone-shaped  houses behind them are called teepees and are built by hand. We believe they owned horses to travel, and they might have had dogs for protection.

Made by Braelyn V. using Wixie

This piece is made to show war. Horrid, terrible, nasty war. No one likes war. War is full of hatred. This piece shows it in it's full, ugly colors. Then again, art is never ugly.

Made by Braelyn V. using Wixie.

This is a picture of soldiers. One isn't quite perfect, and is facing the other way then the others. See if you can find the blue spy too, he is showing only a part of himself. See if you look to the left and find him.

Made by Braelyn V. using Wixie.

This piece was made to show cavemen. It is of three cavemen and rock falling on one. The other is exploring and another is starting a campfire.

Made by Addison S. using Wixie.

This piece was made in remembrance of the Greek/Roman war. There is a Roman Army approaching the viewer, and behind them is a city burning to the ground...

Made by Ciela Y. using Wixie