White House

British

noun

the official Washington residence of the president of the US
the US presidency

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White House Cultural

The mansion of the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. The White House contains reception and dining rooms, living quarters for the president and the president's family, the president's Oval Office, and offices for the presidential staff.

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On Thursday, White House officials bade farewell to one of the two heavily modified Boeing 747s that have transported US presidents for decades, which fueled speculation that the new jet would be unveiled imminently.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

White House allies say the memorandum is preliminary and the real work is to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The White House official dons a singlet and head into the cage.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House."

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

During the Korean War, LeMay called for use of atomic bombs on communist North Korea—a proposal rejected by the White House.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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