The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States and serves as the seat of the U.S. executive branch. Its code-name is "Olympus".
Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C., the house was designed by James Hoban and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia Creek sandstone in a Neoclassical style.
History[]
19th Century[]
In 1812, the British invaded Washington, D.C. and burned the White House during the War of 1812. It marked the only time the White House was conquered but would be succeeded by the White House Siege 201 years later.
21st Century[]
Olympus Has Fallen[]
- Main article: White House Siege
In 2013, the White House suffered severe damage and was seized by the Koreans for United Freedom after the entire defense force was killed. However, Mike Banning managed to sneak into the White House and took out the terrorists to rescue President Benjamin Asher along with First Son Connor Asher and Secretary of Defense Ruth McMillan.
Reconstruction[]
After the White House Siege, a reconstruction process of the White House began, with soldiers raising a new flag over the White House. By 2016, the White House was completely rebuilt.
London Has Fallen[]
During the London Siege, McMillan, Allan Trumbull, Edward Clegg, Ray Monroe, and other officials were present in the White House to handle the crisis with British government officials and aided Mike to protect President Asher.
Post London Has Fallen[]
After Asher's presidency ended, the White House interior was remodeled when Trumbull's presidency started. The Oval Office and hallways were remodeled with blue painted walls and new furniture was installed.
Angel Has Fallen[]
Mike, along with U.S. Secret Service Director David Gentry, a group of Secret Service agents, and two aides were present in the White House when Trumbull was answering questions from the press regarding certain actions and goals during his presidency. Banning later visited the White House to resign due to his guilt, but Trumbull forgave him and promoted him to Secret Service Director after Gentry's retirement.
Behind the Scenes[]
Appearances[]
Olympus Has Fallen (First appearance)- London Has Fallen
- Angel Has Fallen
Gallery[]
External Links[]
- White House at Wikipedia