Book #168: Fly Guy Presents: The White House by Tedd Arnold

 


Fly Guy Presents: The White House

Tedd Arnold

 Released: June 28th, 2016

My 34th book for 2026 was Tedd Arnold’s Fly Guy Presents: The White House.  

This was the last book my individual had me read to him.

This is a good children's book geared at telling them some facts and figures regarding the White House.  It was published during the Obama Era, so it does not contain presidents Trump or Biden.

Honestly, I liked the way this book flows.  Our country has become too consumed with personal politics that if it were written today, I'm sure it would be decidedly biased to one side or the other.

Here is what I learned:

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  • The President of the United States lives and works at the White House.
  • The White House address is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC.
  • The White House has a beekeeper.
  • Americans vote for president every 4 years.
  • Any American citizen who is 18 or older can vote including the candidates themselves.
  • William H. Harrison was president for only 32 days.
  • George Washington lived in New York City while he was president.
  • In July 1792, builder James Hoban won a contest to design the White House.
  • John Adams was the first president to live in the original White House.
  • In 1814, the White House was set on fire by British soldiers.
  • It took 3 years to rebuild.
  • It takes 570 gallons to paint the outside of the White House.
  • The White House was a nickname until it became official in 1901 by President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Teddy Roosevelt also but the West Wing.
  • Roosevelt had 6 children.
  • President Taft built the Oval Office.
  • The Oval Office has 4 exits, and 2 doors that blend into the walls.
  • The Easter Egg Roll is the largest special event.
  • The President traditionally pardons a turkey for Thanksgiving.
  • The President leads 2 special holiday ceremonies, The National Christmas Tree, and the National Chanukah Menorah.
  • The White House has 132 rooms and 35 bathroom.
  • The ghost of Abigail Adams has been rumored to hang laundry in the East Room.
  • The most famous ghost is President Lincoln, who haunts his bedroom and the 2nd floor.

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Overall, good introduction to the White House, and Presidency in general.  Great for kids.

Recommended.

On to Book #169: Argylle by Elly Conway.

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Need to catch up?  See previous blog post: Fly Guy Presents: Bats.

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