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White House

The White House

A Child in the White House


  Explain how the United States and other countries make laws, carry out laws, determine whether laws have been violated, and punish wrongdoers. 

Many young people dream about one day visiting or living in the White House. Whether your parent is the president or you are, the White House is an exciting and important place. Built in 1792, the White House is in many ways a living museum of American history.

 

Case Study
First Kids

Caroline Kennedy and nine of her friends went to first grade at the White House. Amy Carter had a tree house on the White House grounds. Here is the place to read more about some former first kids.

 
 

History and You
You Could Be President

See what a day would be like if you were President of the United States.


Changes in the White House

Scroll down to see drawings and photos of how the White House has changed over the years.

Activity
Games

Choose a letter of the alphabet to learn a fun fact about White House history.

Play a game of concentration. When you have found all the matches, you will see a completed photo of life at the White House.

Take a quiz to test your knowledge about First Ladies.