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The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it was built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the late Georgian style and has been the executive residence of every U.S. President since John Adams. When Thomas Jefferson moved into the home in 1801, he (with architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe) expanded the building outward, creating two colonnades which were meant to conceal stables and storage.

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Yolanda Adams performs at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Yolanda Adams performs at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Actor Morgan Freeman, left, speaks with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and his wife Marcelle at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Actor Morgan Freeman, left, speaks with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and his wife Marcelle at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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The Blind Boys from Alabama from left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance was part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans.

The Blind Boys from Alabama from left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance was part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans.

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Gospel singer Yolanda Evans, left, listens as The Blind Boys of Alabama from second left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance is part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans, far left.

Gospel singer Yolanda Evans, left, listens as The Blind Boys of Alabama from second left to right Joey Williams, Bishop Billy Bowers, Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore and Eric McKinnie perform for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance is part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month. Also on stage is Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans, far left.

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This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change"  on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing.

This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change" on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing.

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This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change"  on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing.

This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change" on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing.

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Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson speaks to high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Robinson is part the White House Music Series celebrating black history month.

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson speaks to high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Robinson is part the White House Music Series celebrating black history month.

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Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans performs for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance was part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month.

Gospel Singer Yolanda Evans performs for high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The performance was part of the White House Music Series celebrating Black History Month.

AP 

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson speaks to high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Robinson is part of the ongoing White House Music Series celebrating black history month.

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson speaks to high school students from around the country for 'Music That Inspired the Civil Rights Movement' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Robinson is part of the ongoing White House Music Series celebrating black history month.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs reads the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

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White House Press Secretary Robert holds out the palm of his hand which he has written down notes on to show members of the media during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

White House Press Secretary Robert holds out the palm of his hand which he has written down notes on to show members of the media during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

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White House Press Secretary Robert points to the palm of his hand which he has written down notes to show members of the media during a press briefing at the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

White House Press Secretary Robert points to the palm of his hand which he has written down notes to show members of the media during a press briefing at the White House, in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters, after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances.

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Yolanda Adams performs at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Yolanda Adams performs at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

AP 

President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

AP 

President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama speaks at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

AP 

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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Actor Morgan Freeman, left, speaks with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and his wife Marcelle at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

Actor Morgan Freeman, left, speaks with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and his wife Marcelle at a Black History Month event celebrating the music of the Civil Rights Movement hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010.

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