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In Social Studies / Middle School | 2014-09-25

Who was the first president to live in the White House?

Asked by clarymondane

Answer (3)

It was president John Adams who occupied the White House as the first one ever. He lived there since the 1st November of 1800. The building was known as the President's Mansion at that time.

Answered by SlowZasob | 2024-06-10

John Adams
During george washingtons years of precidency the white house was under construction (being built). And the next president was able to live there, John Adams.

Answered by 885122bah | 2024-06-12

John Adams was the first president to live in the White House, moving in on November 1, 1800. The building, initially called the President's Mansion, became the official residence in the new capital of Washington, D.C. His occupation of the house began a long-standing tradition for U.S. presidents.
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Answered by SlowZasob | 2025-05-27