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A look inside the White House, which has 132 rooms, a restaurant, and the offices of some of the most powerful people in the world

The White House, home to the president of the US, is one of the most famous buildings in American history.

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  • While many have seen glimpses of the Oval Office and the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, there are dozens of more chambers and halls that make up the White House.
  • Here is a look inside rooms inside the White House, from the Red Room parlour to the residence's private movie theater.
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The White House is the most famous home in America.

Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC, the White House is the official workplace and residence of the President of the United States, and every US leader since John Adams has called it his home.

The massive building contains three distinct sections the West Wing, the East Wing, and the Executive Residence in the middle. It containssix levels, 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, and 28 fireplaces. And it would take a whopping 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.

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Read on to take a tour of the president's mansion and some of its most notable features.

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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Amanda Macias.

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