The White House The White House is where the President lives and works. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Every president has lived there except for George Washington. Over 43 Presidents have livedin the White House. Our second President John Adams, was the first to live there. Many other people live and work in the White House too. Cleaning and cooking staff and people who help keep the President and his family safe live there. About 400 differentkind of pets have livedin the White House too! The White House is a busy place and an important cqThe Bald 36800 The bald eagle has been a patriotic symbol of the United States since |782. national bird for it’s courage, strength, and freedom. This eagle has a white head, brown body, and hooked yellow beak. At one time they were endangered because of hunting and pollution. Now because of laws that help protect these great birds, there are more than 70,000. The bald eagle is pictured on many — United States coins, the one dollar bill, © and presidential flag. S. “They can fly up to 40 miles an houn® J ») “When a feather is lost From one wing, © = one From the other wing is lost too.