Polly was rescued from the White House during the War of 1812 by chief steward John Sioussat. She was one of the few precious possessions recovered from the burning building alongside a portrait ...

Every president since John Adams has lived in the White House. Here's everything to know about Donald Trump's home for the next four years.

He was referring to Aug. 22, 1814, the infamous day during the War of 1812 when British troops tried to break America's will to fight by capturing Washington and burning the White House ...