What the White House was called from 1800 to 1814, before it was set on fire by British troops and Canadian militia forces, during the War of 1812.

After the repelling of the invading American forces (who were fanatically obsessed with taking over Canada and all it stands for), the Americans rebuilt the Presidential Palace, and whitewashed it to get rid of rogue char marks.

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