We all heard of the famous White House in Washington, home of the President of the USA. Not many of us really know why it is white. The story goes that the original building was set on fire by the British during the War for Ind...

We all heard of the famous White House in Washington, home of the President of the USA. Not many of us really know why it is white. The story goes that the original building was set on fire by the British during the War for Independence. Some time later, coats of white paint were applied to cover the marks on the walls. The building has remained this colour since then as a part of American history. What colour was the building before the War?