When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was
forced to leave. All that remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely
destroyed. It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to
move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been
continuously occupied by each succeeding U. S. president.


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