美国白宫简介

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第5讲 美国白宫

第5讲 美国白宫

白宫的故事
1792年 1792年6月,一位名叫詹姆斯·赫本的年轻人到费城拜见第 一位名叫詹姆斯· 美国总统乔治 一任美国总统乔治·华盛顿, 一任美国总统乔治·华盛顿,希望能参与总统官邸的设计工 20天后 赫本拿出了设计草图,作为奖励, 天后, 作。20天后,赫本拿出了设计草图,作为奖励,霍本得到了 一枚价值500美元的金质奖章和一小块归他所有的土地( 500美元的金质奖章和一小块归他所有的土地 一枚价值500美元的金质奖章和一小块归他所有的土地(后 来的美国国会大厦也是他设计的)。10月 )。10 来的美国国会大厦也是他设计的)。10月,总统官邸动工修 1800年交付使用 年交付使用。 建,1800年交付使用。 1799年12月14日 华盛顿溘然辞世, 1799年12月14日,华盛顿溘然辞世,成为惟一一位没在白宫 办公的总统。1800年 15日 第二任总统约翰 亚当斯下 约翰· 办公的总统。1800年5月15日,第二任总统约翰·亚当斯下 令各部从临时首都费城迁往新首都华盛顿。 令各部从临时首都费城迁往新首都华盛顿。
白宫的建筑:带有浓厚的英国建筑风格, 白宫的建筑:带有浓厚的英国建筑风格,又在随后 的主人更替中一层层融入了美国建筑的风格。 的主人更替中一层层融入了美国建筑的风格。 朴素、典雅,构成白宫建筑风格的基调。 朴素、典雅,构成白宫建筑风格的基调。
白宫的设计者是著名的美籍爱尔兰兰人建筑师詹姆 霍本,他根据18世纪末英国乡间别墅的风格, 18世纪末英国乡间别墅的风格 斯·霍本,他根据18世纪末英国乡间别墅的风格, 参照当时流行的意大利建筑师柏拉迪的欧式造型设 计而成,用弗吉尼亚州所产的一种白色石灰石建造。 计而成,用弗吉尼亚州所产的一种白色石灰石建造。 白色石灰石建造
白宫的故事
华盛顿对总统官邸就早有定见:它决不能是一座宫殿, 华盛顿对总统官邸就早有定见:它决不能是一座宫殿,决不 能豪华,因为在这里工作的主人是国家仆人。 能豪华,因为在这里工作的主人是国家仆人。他提出了建造 总统官邸的3点要求:宽敞、坚固、典雅, 总统官邸的3点要求:宽敞、坚固、典雅,给人一种超越时 代的感觉。 代的感觉。 他相信自己的国家会很快富强起来,扩展疆域,在世界上占 他相信自己的国家会很快富强起来,扩展疆域, 有越来越重要的地位,建造总统官邸含糊不得。 有越来越重要的地位,建造总统官邸含糊不得。对于即将开 始设计和建造的总统官邸,华盛顿执意认为无须高大, 始设计和建造的总统官邸,华盛顿执意认为无须高大,有三 层高就足够了。 层高就足够了。

白宫英文简介

白宫英文简介

白宫英文简介白宫也称为白屋,是美国总统的官邸和办公室,是“总统公园”的一部分。

下面是给大家整理的白宫英文简介,供大家参阅!白宫简介The White House (also known as the White House) is the residence and office of the President of the United States. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt was officially named "White House". The White House is owned by the US National Parks Authority and is part of the "Presidential Park". The picture on the back of the twenty dollar bill is the White House.The White House is a white neo-classical style sandstone building located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest of Washington, DC. The White House covers an area of more than 73,000 square meters, consisting of the main building and the east and west wings. Because the White House is the residence and office of the President of the United States, the word "White House" often refers to the US government, such as "the White House announced that the Chinese President visited the White House."白宫建筑沿革The White House did not call the WhiteHouse long ago, and was called the "President's House" and the "Palace of the President". On July 16, 1790, the US Congress passed legislation to decide to establish a permanent US capital on the banks of the Potomac. It authorized the then US President George Washington to select the capital address. After the location was selected, the French engineer Pierre Lan Fang was ordered to plan the city blueprint. US Secretary of State Jefferson Jefferson proposed to the President and the Colombian District Commissioner for the design of the two, nationwide architectural design competition.March 14, 1792, the Colombian District Commissioner announced the race began.July 17, 1792, was born in Ireland and the educated architect in Ireland, Hoban won the race. His design uses the form of houses in the British Isles. In October 13th of the same year, by the United States Masonic and the Colombian District Commissioner jointly built for the White House, the official foundation. Hoban is responsible for directing the site construction.In 1797, when the President of Washington left office, the White House built only the walls and fitted the roof trusses.Hoben personally served as construction architect. First of all, in the lawn of the north side of the White House today built three brick kilns, firing bricks, for the Capitol and the White House building needs.Architects on the construction of high quality requirements, many of the building materials from the United States the famous origin, so the construction period of a long delay, so that the first president of Washington did not live here. When he left office, the residence had just completed the outline of the building.During the construction period, Hoban continues to find skilled workers outside the United States, to meet the needs of the project. In 1793, he hired a group of tiles in Edinburgh, Scotland. At the same time, he also hired some slaves. The base of the White House and the stone used by the facade, taken from the Virginia Glick stone. Stone was shipped along the Potomac River to Washington. White House doors and windows and flooring used in high quality timber, from North Carolina and Virginia. Lime taken from Maryland's Friedrich.November 1, 1800, the second US president John Adams, in his departure a few months before, live in the White House.The White House began to become a place where the President of the United States worked and lived with his family. The third president, Jefferson, instructed the door to open the President's house every morning, and the citizens could visit the residence without affecting the president's office. This is a concrete manifestation of Jefferson's democratic thinking. The experience in Europe told him that the public was interested in the government's head office.In 1809, Madison entered the White House. The architect Wright Rob was appointed to decorate the oval hall and designed and manufactured the White House furniture.In 1812, the second British-American war occurred, the British army invaded Washington.August 24, 1814, the British burned the building, leaving only an empty shelf.In 1815, Hoban took office again, commanding the reconstruction of the White House, in 1817 in September before the completion of President Monroe.In 1817, in order to cover up the traces of fire, President Monroe ordered a white paint on the gravel. Since then the president's residence has been called the "WhiteHouse".In 1834, the spring water into the White House, the end of the White House to pull out the history of water.In 1848, the kerosene lamp entered the White House.In 1853, when Pierce served as president, the central heating equipment was installed and the second floor bathroom and toilet were rebuilt.In 1857, built on the West platform glass greenhouse.In 1860, the outbreak of the Civil War, the White House became the center of decision-making and major activities, the second floor office in the White House, Lincoln President signed the famous liberation declaration.In 1877, President Hayes entered the White House, the establishment of the library.In 1882, the first elevator was used in the White House.In 1902, the United States President Theodore Roosevelt officially named it "the White House", and later became synonymous with the US government.In 1909, the western wing was expanded to build the famous oval office.In 1913, the White House rose garden for the first time to grow roses.In 1927, the construction of the White House third floor.1929 Christmas Eve, the White House west of the fire, when President Herbert Hoover had to temporarily leave the Christmas party, command staff from the oval office to rescue the file.In 1934, the west wing was renewed again. After the United States to participate in World War II, the White House has built the east wing and air defense, in the East platform to increase the cinema.In 1948, President Truman added a balcony at the Southern Colonnade, carried out a thorough examination of the structural safety of the White House, found the problem seriously, and decided to make a thorough alteration. President Truman and his family moved to Blair, opposite Pennsylvania Avenue. The alteration of the original wallboard, smallpox and furniture of the White House, the interior decoration redo, and the new foundation, basement and steel frame bearing structure.In 1941, the number of employees in the residence was 62, the annual budget of about 152,000 US dollars.In 1965, the White House installed a fire alarm system.July 1, 2015, the White House to cancel theimplementation of more than 40 years of visitors to take pictures of the ban. From the date, visitors can use the phone or lens length of not more than 3 inches (7.62 cm) camera to take pictures, but not allowed to record.白宫建筑特点Before the introduction of the program, Washington has long been on the future of the US presidential residence: it must not be a palace, must not be luxurious, because the master of the work here is the state servant. He put forward the construction of the President's residence of the three requirements: spacious, strong, elegant, giving a feeling beyond the times. He believes that his country will soon be strong and powerful, expand the territory, in the world occupy an increasingly important position, the construction of the Presidential residence vague. For the presidential residence that is about to begin to be designed and built, Washington insists that there is no need to be tall enough to have three levels.白宫英文简介。

三权分立资料

三权分立资料

府。
对国会负责。
统(除非定罪)。
联 掌握司法权, 邦 审查法律。 法 最高法院有终 院 审权和违宪审
查权。
联邦法院法官均由 法官只要忠于职
总统征得参议院同 守,可终身任职,
意后任命。
非经国会弹劾不
得免职。
立 所属 受 制



法 机关 总 统 的 制 约
法院的制约

国 总统有权否决国会立法;可以发布拥有 法院有权宣布国会制定的
(1)历史条件:资产阶级革命取得胜利,分权制衡制取代封建 专制。
(2)具体国情:松散的美国邦联需要强有力的行政机构;饱受 殖民统治之苦的美国人希望通过增强司法独立保障公民权利。
(3)国家性质:国体决定政体,美国作为资本主义国家必然 选择分权制衡制度。
按照美国宪法,奥巴马提出经济刺激计划,需 要通过怎样的法定程序呢?
立法
最高法院可宣布法律不
合宪法
司法
总统任命的司法官员 必须经参议院确认
本课小结
1、美国三权分立制的基本框架(示意图) 总统(行政)
分权→制约→平衡
国会(立法)
联邦法院(司法)
2、对美国三权分立制的基本评价(框架图)
三权分立制
进步性 反对封建专制;维护资产阶级民主
局限性
效率低下; 难以在政治实践中真正贯彻; 资产阶级内部协调的一种工具。
2009年2月9日,奥巴马在当晚举行的就任后首次白宫新闻发布 会上表示,他会继续寻求党派合作,推动国会通过经济刺激方 案。他强调,鉴于美国当前面临的严峻形势,没有时间允许国 会像以往一样“玩政治游戏”。 从1月底到2月中旬,奥巴马经济刺激方案在国会一直难产,民 主党和共和党围绕这份计划展开了激烈的拉锯战。直到2月14 日,该方案才最终在参众议院获得通过。不过,一些经济学家 担心,现在才推出这套方案已经太迟,因为奥巴马正式签署经 济刺激方案后,还需要再等一个月,才可见到资金在经济体系 内流动。

白宫的简介

白宫的简介

● 1853年,美国总统皮尔斯(Franklin Pierce)于白宫内安装中央采暖设备,改建有二层浴室及 卫生间。
● 1857年,白宫西平台增建有玻璃暖房。 ● 1877年,美国总统拉瑟福德·伯查德·海斯(Ruther ford B .Hayes )扩修白宫玻璃暖房,内部增
建有过廊连通大宴会厅。 ● 1882年,白宫内安装有电梯。 ● 1901年,美国总统西奥多·罗斯福将总统官邸正式命名为“白宫”。 ● 1902年,美国总统西奥多·罗斯福全面整修白宫,将总统办公室从官邸二楼迁至西翼行政办公楼。
● 1814年8月24日,英国军队攻占美国首都华盛顿并放火烧毁白宫,仅剩石砌外墙和砖砌内墙残余。 ● 1815年,建筑师詹姆斯·霍班主持重修白宫。 ● 1817年,白宫重修竣工,为掩盖焚烧痕迹,外立面灰墙被漆为白色。 ● 1818年,美国总统詹姆斯·门罗增建有白宫南门廊。 ● 1824年,美国总统约翰·昆西·亚当斯增建有白宫北柱廊。 ● 1829年,美国总统安德鲁·杰克逊增建有白宫北门廊、南柱廊。 ● 1833年,白宫引入自来水并修建有室内卫生间。 ● 1848年,白宫照明设施采用有煤气灯。
白宫的简介
白宫
● 白宫(英语:The White House),又名美国总统府,位于美利坚合众国华盛顿特区宾夕法尼亚 大道1600号,始建于1792年10月13日,是美国总统和第一家庭居住并处理人民事务的官邸、美 国国家象征之一。
● 白宫为白色新古典风格砂岩建筑,主要由主楼和东、西两翼三部分组成,东为宴会活动厅、西为 行政办公楼及总统办公室;主楼外观3层,实有6层,共132间客房,总占地面积达7.3万平方米, 为美利坚合众国的国家中枢之一。白宫一景地理位置
● 1790年7月16日,美国国会通过立法,决定在波托马克(Potomac)河岸建立永久性首都。

美国白宫后花园的‘秘密’

美国白宫后花园的‘秘密’

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白宫后花园的旅游信息
旅游时间
春季
每年春季,白宫后花园会举办盛大 的樱花节活动,吸引众多游客前来 观赏。
夏季
夏季是观赏白宫后花园景色的最佳 季节,此时花园内的草坪和喷泉非 常漂亮。
秋季
秋季时,花园内的树木变得色彩斑 斓,为游客带来别样的景致。
冬季
冬季虽然寒冷,但花园内依然绿树 成荫,为游客提供了一处独特的散 步场所。设计理念是追求 自然、和谐与平衡,强调建筑 与环境的融合,以及运用几何
学原理进行规划设计。
主题
后花园的设计主题是“园艺与 政治”,这个主题表达了花园 作为政治象征和园艺艺术品的 完美结合,同时也体现了美国
政治文化的传承和发展。
特色景点
后花园的特色景点包括“玫瑰 园”、“喷泉池”、“下沉花 园”和“总统步行道”等,每 个景点都有其独特的景观和意
购票方式与价格
购票方式
游客无需购买门票即可进入白宫后花园,但若想进入白宫参观,需提前在线 购买门票。
价格
进入白宫参观的门票价格根据不同的季节和参观日期而有所不同,一般为20 美元至50美元之间。
旅游注意事项
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注意安全
游客在参观白宫后花园时 ,应注意安全,特别是在 花园内的湖泊和溪流附近 。
地理位置
具体位置
后花园位于白宫南面,与南草坪相连,东接椭圆形的总统公园,西临林肯公 园,北靠宾夕法尼亚大道。
地理特点
后花园地理位置优越,处于华盛顿特区的心脏地带,周围环绕着众多重要的 政治、文化和历史景点,如国会山、国家广场、华盛顿纪念碑等。
历史背景
早期历史
在18世纪末和19世纪初,华盛顿 特区还是一片荒芜,白宫后花园 的前身只是一片杂草丛生的空地 。随着城市的发展和历任总统的 更替,后花园逐渐成为了白宫的 一部分。

旅游英语白宫英语简介

旅游英语白宫英语简介

旅游英语白宫英语简介白宫是美国总统的官邸和办公室。

白宫由美国国家公园管理局拥有,是"总统公园"的一部分。

白宫是一幢白色的新古典风格砂岩建筑物,位于华盛顿哥伦比亚特区西北宾夕法尼亚大道1600号。

1812年英国和美国发生战争,英国军队占领了华盛顿城后,放火烧了包括美国国会大厦和总统府之类的建筑物。

过后,为了掩盖被大火烧过的痕迹,1814年总统住宅棕红色的石头墙被涂上了白色。

从那以后,人们就把它称为“白宫”。

下面店铺为大家带来旅游英语白宫英语简介,欢迎大家阅读!旅游英语白宫英语简介:For almost two hundred years, the White House has stood as a symbol of the Presidency, the United States government, and the American people. Its history, and the history of the nation's capital, began when President George Washington signed an Act of Congress in December of 1790 declaring that the federal government would reside in a district "not exceeding ten miles square...on the river Potomac." President Washington, together with city planner Pierre L'Enfant, chose the site for the new residence, which is now 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. As preparations began for the new federal city, a competition was held to find a builder of the "President's House." Nine proposals were submitted, and Irish-born architect James Hoban won a gold medal for his practical and handsome design.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. It was not until 1800, when the White House was nearly completed, that its first residents, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in. Since that time, each President has made his own changes andadditions. The White House is, nt's private home. It is also the only private residence of a head of state that is open to the public, free of charge.The White House has a unique and fascinating history. It survived a fire at the hands of the British in 1814 (during the war of 1812) and another fire in the West Wing in 1929, while Herbert Hoover was President. Throughout much of Harry S. Truman's presidency, the interior of the house, with the exception of the third floor, was completely gutted and renovated while the Trumans lived at Blair House, right across Pennsylvania Avenue. Nonetheless, the exterior stone walls are those first put in place when the White House was constructed two centuries ago.Presidents can express their individual style in how they decorate some parts of the house and in how they receive the public during their stay. Thomas Jefferson held the first Inaugural open house in 1805. Many of those who attended the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol simply followed him home, where he greeted them in the Blue Room. President Jefferson also opened the house for public tours, and it has remained open, except during wartime, ever since. In addition, he welcomed visitors to annual receptions on New Year’s Day and on the Fourth of July. In 1829, a horde of 20,000 Inaugural callers forced President Andrew Jackson to flee to the safety of a hotel while, on the lawn, aides filled washtubs with orange juice and whiskey to lure the mob out of the mud-tracked White House.After Abraham Lincoln's presidency, Inaugural crowds became far too large for the White House to accommodate them comfortably. However, not until Grover Cleveland's first presidency did this unsafe practice change. He held a presidential review of the troops from a flag-draped grandstand built in frontof the White House. This procession evolved into the official Inaugural parade we know today. Receptions on New Year's Day and the Fourth of July continued to be held until the early 1930s.President Clinton's open house on January 21, 1993 renewed a venerable White House Inaugural tradition. Two thousand citizens, selected by lottery, were greeted in the Diplomatic Reception Room by President and Mrs. Clinton and Vice President and Mrs. Gore.。

白宫基本资料

白宫基本资料【建设地点】:美国华盛顿哥伦比亚特区宾夕法尼亚西北大道【开工时间】:1792年10月13日【竣工时间】:1800年11月1日竣工【占地面积】:7.3万平方米【建筑面积】:5100平方米【建筑高度】:主楼高26米,宽52米【建筑层数】:3层【结构形式】:白色的新古典风格砂岩【建筑造价】:二百四十万美元【投资单位】:美国政府【建设用途】:官邸和办公室【英文名称】:White House【设计人】:爱尔兰人James Hoban(詹姆斯·霍本)【全称】:美国总统的官邸和办公室名字的由来美国白宫是总统和政府办公的场所。

1812年英国和美国发生战争,英国军队占领了华盛顿城后,放火烧了包括美国国会大厦和总统府之类的建筑物。

过后,为了掩盖被大火烧过的痕迹,1814年总统住宅棕红色的石头墙被涂上了白色。

从那以后,人们就把它称为“白宫”。

白宫的简介白宫位于华盛顿市区中心宾夕法尼亚大街1600号。

地理坐标:38°53'51.33"N 77°2'11.70"W,北接拉斐特广场,南邻爱丽普斯公园,与高耸的华盛顿纪念碑相望,是一座白色的二层楼房。

白宫从前并不是白色的,也不称白宫,而被称作“总统大厦”、“总统之宫”。

1792年始建时是一栋灰色的沙石建筑。

从1800年起,它是美国总统在任期内办公并和家人居住的地方。

但是在1812年发生的第二次美英战争中,英国军队入侵华盛顿。

18 14年8月24日英军焚毁了这座建筑物,只留下了一付空架子。

1817年重新修复时为了掩饰火烧过的痕迹,门罗总统下令在灰色沙石上漆上了一层白色的油漆。

此后这栋总统官邸边一直被称为“白宫”。

1901年美国总统西奥多·罗斯福正式把它命名为“白宫”,后成为美国政府的代名词。

白宫是美国总统府所在地,对人们来说白宫总是充满了神秘感。

根据白宫支出由全体纳税人担负的原则,白宫的一部分在规定时间内向全世界公民开放,因此成了游人观光的热点。

美国白宫英文简介作文

美国白宫英文简介作文The White House: A Beacon of American DemocracyThe White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, stands as a symbol of American democracy and power. Situated in the heart of Washington, D.C., this iconic building has been the center of the nation's political and social landscape for over two centuries.Constructed in the late 18th century, the White House has witnessed the triumphs and challenges of the American experiment. Its grand architecture, featuring a stately neoclassical design, reflects the aspirations and values of the young nation. From the Oval Office, where the President conducts the affairs of state, to the historic rooms that have hosted countless world leaders, the White House is a living testament to the enduring spirit of American democracy.The history of the White House is a tapestry woven with the stories of the men and women who have occupied its hallowed halls. Each president has left an indelible mark on the building, shaping its legacy and adapting it to the needs of their administration. The White House has been the stage for momentous decisions,groundbreaking policies, and historic events that have shaped the course of the nation and the world.One of the most striking features of the White House is its architectural grandeur. Designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban, the building's neoclassical style reflects the influence of European Enlightenment ideals that inspired the Founding Fathers. The iconic white limestone facade, the majestic columns, and the symmetrical layout all contribute to the building's timeless elegance and stately presence.Beyond its outward appearance, the White House is a living museum, a repository of American history and culture. Each room, each artifact, and each tradition tells a story about the people and events that have shaped the nation. From the opulent State Dining Room, where state dinners and formal receptions are held, to the serene Rose Garden, where presidents have sought solace and contemplation, the White House is a tapestry of American life.The White House is not just a building; it is a symbol of the nation's highest aspirations and deepest values. It represents the enduring principles of democracy, freedom, and self-governance that have guided the United States since its inception. The building's very existence is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the American experiment, as it has weathered the storms of history andremained a beacon of hope and inspiration for people around the world.At the heart of the White House's significance lies the office of the President of the United States. As the leader of the free world, the President wields immense power and responsibility, making decisions that reverberate across the globe. The Oval Office, with its distinctive oval shape and iconic desk, is the epicenter of this authority, where the President charts the course of the nation and engages with world leaders.The White House is not just a physical structure; it is a living, breathing entity that reflects the dynamism and diversity of the American people. It is a place where history is made, where policies are crafted, and where the future of the nation is shaped. From the grand state dinners to the intimate family gatherings, the White House is a tapestry of American life, woven with the threads of tradition, innovation, and the unending pursuit of a more perfect union.As a symbol of American democracy, the White House stands as a testament to the enduring values that have guided the nation through its triumphs and challenges. It is a place where the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice are not just words on a page, but living, breathing principles that shape the course of the nation. Whetherhosting world leaders or welcoming the public for tours, the White House remains a beacon of hope and a reminder of the power of the people to shape their own destiny.In conclusion, the White House is more than just a building; it is a living, breathing embodiment of the American spirit. From its grand architecture to its rich history, the White House stands as a symbol of the nation's highest aspirations and deepest values. As the seat of the President's power and the center of American democracy, the White House continues to inspire and captivate people around the world, serving as a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the United States.。

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国徽 美国国徽主体为一只胸前带有盾形图案的白头 海雕(秃鹰),美国的国鸟。盾面上半部为蓝 色横长方形,下半部为红、白相间的竖条,其 寓意同国旗。鹰之上的顶冠象征在世界的主权 国家中又诞生一个新的独立国家——美利坚合 众国;顶冠内有13颗白色五角星,代表美国最 初的13个州。鹰的两爪分别抓着橄榄枝和箭, 象征和平和武力。鹰嘴叼着的黄色绶带上用拉 丁文写着"合众为一",意为美利坚合众国由很 多州组成,是一个完整的国家。




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纽约(New York) 美国第一大城市和第一大港,被誉为“世界 之都”(the Capital of the World),同时也 是联合国总部(the Headquarter of the United Nations)所在地。纽约还有另外一个很好听 的名称——“大苹果”(the Big Apple)。一 个多世纪以来,纽约一直是世界上最重要的商 业和金融中心之一。它与英国伦敦、日本东京 并称为世界三大金融中心和世界三大国际都会。

美国白宫案例分析

美国白宫案例分析建筑特点方案出台之前,华盛顿对未来的美国总统官邸就早有定见:它决不能是一座宫殿,决不能豪华,因为在这里工作的主人是国家仆人。

他提出了建造总统官邸的三点要求:宽敞、坚固、典雅,给人一种超越时代的感觉。

他相信自己的国家会很快富强起来,扩展疆域,在世界上占有越来越重要的地位,建造总统官邸含糊不得。

对于即将开始设计和建造的总统官邸,华盛顿执意认为无须高大,有三层高就足够了。

建筑规模折叠占地白宫共占地7.3万多平方米。

由主楼和东、西两翼三部分组成。

主楼宽51.51米,进深25.75米,共有底层、一楼、二楼、三楼共四层。

白宫是美国总统办公和居住之地,因而成为美国政府的代称。

底层有外交接待大厅、图书室、地图室、瓷器室、金银器室和白宫管理人员办公室等。

从正门进入的国家楼层(State Floor)共有五个主要房间,由西至东依序是:国宴室、红室、蓝室、绿室和东室。

东室是白宫最大的一个房间可容纳三百位宾客,主要用作大型招待会、舞会和各种纪念性仪式的庆典。

历史上许多重要事件在此发生:这里曾经停放过七位总统遗体,这里也曾举行过许多位总统女儿们的婚礼,罗斯福在此观赏过日本相扑表演,肯尼迪则在此欣赏优美演奏。

总统办公的椭圆办公室最让人好奇,可能是因为国家最高领导人在那里治理国家大事而使人感到神秘吧!椭圆办公室位于西厢的旁边位置,对面是总统专属的玫瑰花园,相传肯尼迪的子女常在花园和办公室之间跑来跑去的游玩,年轻的总统常在办公的闲暇时与他们玩耍,留下许多温馨的画面。

在肯尼迪时代,他曾邀请过各种音乐大师、诗人作家、演员歌者等到白宫来表演,白宫又成了这些人展示艺术的舞台。

白宫主楼底楼东厢前花园是贾桂琳花园,杰奎琳·肯尼迪是对白宫最有贡献的第一夫人了。

她为了将白宫变成一座极有价值的博物馆,开始有系统的收集白宫历史和文物,四处搜寻古董真迹。

在白宫历史学会成立后,她请来史密松宁博物馆的专家将白宫所有收藏重新审视整理编目,赋予了白宫历史的内涵。

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Lincoln warned the South in his Inaugural Address: "In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government will not assail you.... You have no oath registered in Heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to preserve, protect and defend it."
Lincoln thought secession illegal, and was willing to use force to defend Federal law and the Union. When Confederate batteries fired on Fort Sumter and forced its surrender, he called on the states for 75,000 volunteers.
Four more slave states joined the Confederacy but four remained within the Union. The Civil War had begun.
The son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Lincoln had to struggle for a living and for learning. Five months before receiving his party's nomination for President, he sketched his life:
"I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky.
undistinguished families--second families, perhaps
I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year,
was of a family of the name of Hanks.... My father ...
removed from Kentucky to ... Indiana, in my eighth
year.... It was a wild region, with many bears and
other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew
up.... Of course when I came of age I did not know
much. Still somehow, I could read, write, and
cipher ... but that was all."
Lincoln made extraordinary efforts to attain knowledge while working on
a farm, splitting rails for fences, and keeping store at New Salem,
Illinois. He was a captain in the Black Hawk War, spent
eight years in the Illinois legislature, and rode the circuit of courts for many years. His law partner said of him, "His ambition was a little engine that knew no rest."
He married Mary Todd, and they had four boys, only one of whom lived to maturity. In 1858 Lincoln ran against Stephen A. Douglas for Senator. He lost the election, but in debating with Douglas he gained a national reputation that won him the Republican nomination for President in 1860.
As President, he built the Republican Party into a strong national organization. Further, he rallied most of the northern Democrats to the Union cause. On January 1, 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free those slaves within the Confederacy.
Lincoln never let the world forget that the Civil War involved an even larger issue. This he stated most movingly in dedicating the military cemetery at Gettysburg: "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall
not have died in vain--that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Lincoln won re-election in 1864, as Union military triumphs heralded an end to the war. In his planning for peace, the President was flexible and generous, encouraging Southerners to lay down their arms and join speedily in reunion.
The spirit that guided him was clearly that of his Second Inaugural Address, now inscribed on one wall of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C.: "With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds.... "
On Good Friday, April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington by John Wilkes Booth, an actor, who somehow thought he was helping the South. The opposite was the result, for with Lincoln's death, the possibility of peace with magnanimity died.。

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