10 incredible White House stories that you won't believe!

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Feb 20, 2026

History·4 min read

10 incredible White House stories that you won't believe! Discover   The White House is the home and workplace of none other than the US president. But beyond that, it has also been the scene of some wild and unexpected moments. Did you know that Andrew Jackson was given a 1,400-pound wheel of cheese? Or that there was once a prom held at the White House? If you have doubts, join us for a tour of 10 stories you won't believe actually happened inside the Executive Mansion! Read full article

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