On this day in history, October 13, 1792, cornerstone of White House is put down
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The cornerstone of the White House was laid under the supervision of President George Washington on this day in history, Oct. 13, 1792. John Adams was first president to live there.
The name of the mansion was officially changed to the White House by President Theodore Roosevelt on Oct. 12, 1901. Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
"It was planned and constructed under the personal supervision of President George Washington."
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