Who is allowed in the White House?

Identification Requirements. All U.S. citizens ages 18 and older, and foreign nationals of all ages (including children), must present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon arrival for their tour.

Are we allowed to go in the White House?

The White House is open to public tours usually from 830am to 1230pm Tuesday-Saturday, except for Federal Holidays. Reservations must be arranged in advance. It is hard to get a White House tour but the further in advance you request and the more flexibility you offer in dates, the better you chances.

What is prohibited in the White House?

Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses. Food or beverages, tobacco products, personal grooming items (i.e. makeup, lotion, etc.) Strollers. Any pointed objects.

What can you not take on a tour of the White House?

Note that smartphones and compact cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches are permitted on the public tour route, but video recording devices and flash photography are not allowed inside the White House. Visitors will go through security prior to entering the White House.

How many people go on a White House tour?

Visiting the White House. Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance.

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Can civilians tour the Pentagon?

Tours are given Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Tours will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. All guests must be cleared by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency to enter the Pentagon.

How many guests can be served dinner at the White House?

The White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000.

Can you wear jeans to White House tour?

There is no set dress code for the White House. Since we were visiting multiple places on the day of our tour of the White House, we wore jeans. Visitors should plan on waiting in a line outside of the White House, prior to their tour, and should plan to dress for the weather outside.

Can you take pictures inside the White House tour?

Permitted Items: Phones and compact still cameras with a lens no longer than 3 inches are allowed inside the White House. Photography is permitted but may not interfere with the enjoyment of other guests on the tour.

How much does a White House tour cost?

The White House tour is free of charge. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.

Why was broccoli banned from White House?

The first mention was made in March 1990, when Bush joked that the workers in the Office of Personnel Management would get their merit pay "in broccoli". Soon after, U.S. News & World Report reported a story stating that Bush had banned broccoli from Air Force One.

Which president never got to live in the White House?

Construction began when the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792. Although President Washington oversaw the construction of the house, he never lived in it.

What room does the president sleep in?

The President's Bedroom is a second floor bedroom in the White House. The bedroom makes up the White House master suite along with the adjacent sitting room and the smaller dressing room, all located in the southwest corner.

Why are White House tours suspended?

Out of an abundance of caution, White House tours have been temporarily suspended. This temporary action is being taken given evolving COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. At this time, it is unclear when the White House will resume normal tour operations.

When did the White House become restricted?

After the Second World War, public access to the White House grounds became increasingly restricted, with the visitor office providing scheduled tours to a limited area of the building.

Can you walk around the outside of the White House?

The White House perimeter is essentially the block between Constitution Ave NW, 15th St NW, 17th ST NW and H St NW. Pennsylvania Ave NW by the White House is pedestrian only and you cannot drive down it. There is a lot of history and stories about the White House Neighborhood - so much that we have a self guided tour!

Does the White House have a movie room?

Located in the East Terrace, the White House Family Theatre was created in 1942 when President Franklin Roosevelt converted a cloakroom known as the “Hat Box” into a theatre.

Does the White House have a guest room?

The White House fence encloses 18 acres of land. The White House has 132 rooms, including 16 family-guest rooms, 1 main kitchen, 1 diet kitchen, 1 family kitchen, and 35 bathrooms.

What should I wear to a visit in the White House?

If you are just getting the regular tour, then just wear your regular tourist clothes. If you are getting a private tour from the White House staff, then you need to dress up a bit more. It is a self-guided tour and you can ask questions of the folks guarding each room, so the time can vary.

What is the rule for white jeans?

Chances are you have heard either in conversation or online that you should not wear white after Labor Day. It's so widespread some consider it settled law in the world of fashion. Sure, wear those white jeans to the barbeque, but as soon as the September weekend has passed, you better retire them, the dogma instructs.

Can you wear color to a white party?

No, you don't have to wear all white, a lot do, but some just wear their regular colors.

What is white dress code?

What Is White Tie Attire? White tie attire is the most formal dress code and is typically interpreted as floor-length gowns for women and a black jacket or coat with tails and matching pants for men.

Is food free at the White House?

Groceries. Though the White House comes with its own chef—which comes with the residence—presidents and their families must pay for their own food. First Lady Michelle Obama confirmed this in a 2018 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Here are 8 perks U.S. presidents get to keep after leaving office.

What is the Queen's dinner table rule?

The Queen is very specific about the guest count at dinner parties. The Queen has a rule about how many dinner guests are allowed to sit at the table. The number of guests has to be either more or less than 13, but never exactly 13.

Where does the president eat in the White House?

The President's Dining Room is a dining room located in the northwest corner of the second floor of the White House. It is located directly above the Family Dining Room on the State Floor and looks out upon the North Lawn.