The cornerstone of the White House was laid, marking the first day of construction.
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The White House opened its first indoor swimming pool.
US President John Adams became the first president to move into the White House.
The first telephone was installed in the telegraph room in the White House, thanks to President Rutherford B. Hayes.
President Harry Truman opened the two-lane White House bowling alley.
US President Herbert Hoover installed the White House's first telephone.
