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Adams becomes first president to occupy the White House
- When
- November 1, 1800
- Where
- White House (Executive Mansion), Washington, D.C.
On Saturday, November 1, 1800, John Adams became the first president to take residence in the White House, arriving from Philadelphia.
Although the building was not yet completed, the White House was ready for occupancy circa November 1, 1800. On that Saturday, Adams, who had been residing at the President's House in Philadelphia, the national capital from 1790 to 1800, became the first president to occupy the Executive Mansion. The house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW has served as the residence of every U.S. president since.
Sources
- White House Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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