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October 13, 1775 - The United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships. October 13, 1792 - The cornerstone of the White House was laid by George Washington. The building, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is three stories tall with over 100 rooms, and was designed by James Hoban. In November of 1800, President John Adams and his family moved in. The building was first known as the Presidential Palace, but acquired the name White House about 10 years after its completion. It was burned by British troops in 1814, then reconstructed, refurbished and reoccupied in 1817.
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