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Links to official sites, online tours, history, and trivia

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is an address that's known the world over as the official residence of the First Family of the United States.

Home to just 43 families in the last 2 centuries, The White House has become a treasured icon for democracy and freedom. And at noon on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2001, this historic building became the new home of President George W. Bush.

The White House has more than 6000 visitors a day, over 100 rooms and nearly three dozen bathrooms on 4 floors (plus 2 additional basement floors). Its history is rich and fascinating, its rooms traditional and beautiful, and its entertaining lavish and exclusive.

Now, as the Bush family settles in and puts their own stamp on their new home, painters, movers, and technicians are refurbishing many of the private spaces and even the famed Oval Office. Clinton's blue, gold, and red color scheme in the Oval Office has reportedly been replaced by a new scheme of off-white, peach, and sage for George W. Bush.

To learn more about this fascinating building, try some of these sites where you can get more information on the building and history, see photos of the rooms, get bios of the new administration, or take an online tour of The White House.

• Official Website of The White House.
• Online Historical Tour with a cutaway illustration of the building and links to the famous rooms including the Map Room, Blue Room, China Room, and State Dining Room.
• Renovations by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in the 1960's with illustrations.
• Jackie Kennedy's TV Tour of the White House. Click "Begin the Tour" at the end of the page to go to photos of rooms matched with her commentary.
• Website of the White House Historical Association, with a gift shop, history links, and more.
• Photo of the State Dining Room dressed up for a party with Red tablecloths and China.
• White House Art Collection showcases the work of a variety of artists in the Art Collection. lick the links on the left for other pages and to see some works from their collection, including a painting by Claude Monet.
• History of The White House with links on the left to more sites and facts.
• A brief White House history, facts about the White House, and an explanation of the West Wing are available on this site.
• Presidential Trivia Discovery.com presents some fun facts in their Presidential Trivia Lists online.
• Vice President's official residence