The mandate has been served, and voters have chosen Donald John Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The results are still coming in, but Trump has comfortably crossed the 270 mark required to win the elections. Four years after losing the 2020 election, challenging its outcome, and enduring two presidential impeachments, a criminal conviction, and numerous other charges, he is set to reclaim the nation’s highest office and become only the second President to serve two nonconsecutive terms.
This win by Trump and the Republicans calls for some introspection on the part of the Democrats, who failed to appeal to the tens of millions of voters. Trump tapped into the fears and frustrations of those who felt that the American dream was slipping away. Additionally, issues like the economy and illegal immigration helped drive the wave of victory toward Trump. His re-election has ushered in an era of uncertainty for the United States and the global stage.
In his victory speech, Trump boasted that he was the leader of “the greatest political movement of all time.” He further stated that he overcame seemingly impossible obstacles and would take office with an “unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
After the final announcement of the result, the Trump family will move back into the White House, where the President and First Family of the United States live and work. Built between 1792 and 1800, the White House was designed by architect James Hoban and has served as the official residence of every U.S. president since John Adams. The two-century-old building is a powerful symbol in the United States. Let us take a look at some interesting facts about it you probably didn’t know.
The War of 1812
On August 24, 1814, the British burned the White House, also known as the Executive Mansion at the time, along with other government buildings in Washington, D.C. The White House was gutted from the inside, and much of the exterior was charred. The White House was rebuilt soon after the war ended in 1817.
The West and East Wings
Originally a smaller building, the White House has been expanded several times. The West Wing, which houses the Oval Office, was added in 1902 under Theodore Roosevelt. The two-story West Wing includes the Oval Office, Situation Room, Cabinet Room, Roosevelt Room, and press briefing room, among others. The East Wing was added in 1942 and serves as a space for the First Lady and her staff, with a covered entrance to accommodate guests during large events.
How many rooms in the house?
According to the official White House webpage, it’s home to 28 fireplaces, eight staircases, three elevators, 412 doors, and 147 windows. It also has a kitchen equipped to serve a full dinner for up to 140 guests or hors d'oeuvres for 1,000-plus visitors. The building and grounds cover 18 acres.
It wasn't always called the 'White House'
The official residence of the Presidents was named "The White House" by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1901. Previously, it was known by various names, including the President's House, the Executive Mansion, the Presidential Palace, the People’s House, and the Presidential Mansion.
Suffragists protested in front of the White House for 2 years
A group known as the “Silent Sentinels” began protesting outside the White House gates. The women camped outside the White House six days a week for two and a half years and refused to move until women were granted the constitutional right to vote. They were mistreated, harassed, jailed, and even beaten, but they persevered. Their determination led to the passing of the 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919, finally giving women the right to vote.
About 3,000 people work there full-time
The White House Office alone employs over 500 people, the Office of the Vice President nearly 100, the Military Office around 1,300, and the Office of Management and Budget about 500. Additionally, there are more than 500 Secret Service agents and nearly 200 staff members dedicated to protecting the president and vice president, bringing the total to more than 3,000.
This win by Trump and the Republicans calls for some introspection on the part of the Democrats, who failed to appeal to the tens of millions of voters. Trump tapped into the fears and frustrations of those who felt that the American dream was slipping away. Additionally, issues like the economy and illegal immigration helped drive the wave of victory toward Trump. His re-election has ushered in an era of uncertainty for the United States and the global stage.
In his victory speech, Trump boasted that he was the leader of “the greatest political movement of all time.” He further stated that he overcame seemingly impossible obstacles and would take office with an “unprecedented and powerful mandate.”
After the final announcement of the result, the Trump family will move back into the White House, where the President and First Family of the United States live and work. Built between 1792 and 1800, the White House was designed by architect James Hoban and has served as the official residence of every U.S. president since John Adams. The two-century-old building is a powerful symbol in the United States. Let us take a look at some interesting facts about it you probably didn’t know.
The War of 1812
On August 24, 1814, the British burned the White House, also known as the Executive Mansion at the time, along with other government buildings in Washington, D.C. The White House was gutted from the inside, and much of the exterior was charred. The White House was rebuilt soon after the war ended in 1817.
The West and East Wings
Originally a smaller building, the White House has been expanded several times. The West Wing, which houses the Oval Office, was added in 1902 under Theodore Roosevelt. The two-story West Wing includes the Oval Office, Situation Room, Cabinet Room, Roosevelt Room, and press briefing room, among others. The East Wing was added in 1942 and serves as a space for the First Lady and her staff, with a covered entrance to accommodate guests during large events.
How many rooms in the house?
According to the official White House webpage, it’s home to 28 fireplaces, eight staircases, three elevators, 412 doors, and 147 windows. It also has a kitchen equipped to serve a full dinner for up to 140 guests or hors d'oeuvres for 1,000-plus visitors. The building and grounds cover 18 acres.
It wasn't always called the 'White House'
The official residence of the Presidents was named "The White House" by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1901. Previously, it was known by various names, including the President's House, the Executive Mansion, the Presidential Palace, the People’s House, and the Presidential Mansion.
Suffragists protested in front of the White House for 2 years
A group known as the “Silent Sentinels” began protesting outside the White House gates. The women camped outside the White House six days a week for two and a half years and refused to move until women were granted the constitutional right to vote. They were mistreated, harassed, jailed, and even beaten, but they persevered. Their determination led to the passing of the 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919, finally giving women the right to vote.
About 3,000 people work there full-time
The White House Office alone employs over 500 people, the Office of the Vice President nearly 100, the Military Office around 1,300, and the Office of Management and Budget about 500. Additionally, there are more than 500 Secret Service agents and nearly 200 staff members dedicated to protecting the president and vice president, bringing the total to more than 3,000.
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