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Thursday, October 13, 2005History, Writing, Music, and JokesOn this day in 1792, in Washington D.C. the cornerstone was laid for the presidential residence, known as the White House. A Frenchman, Pierre L'Enfant (he designed Washington, D.C.) wanted the residence to look like the palace of Versailles. George Washington thought that was too fancy, so he had... Sign in to see full entry. |
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