Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the first occupant of the White House?

  1. Abraham Lincoln

  2. John Adams

  3. George Washington

  4. Thomas Jefferson
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Explanation

John Adams was the first U.S. President to live in the White House, moving in during the later part of his presidency (1800-1801) when the building was completed. George Washington, the first President, never lived in the White House as it was built after his presidency ended. Washington lived in Philadelphia and New York during his term.

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