George Washington became Americas first president on April 30, 1779. He

George Washington became Americas first president on April 30, 1779. He was the president for 8 years. These were very difficult years. Americans fought for their independence from Britain. George Washington was also a soldier and a farmer. His house at Mount Vernon is visited by thousands of people every year.
The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America. It is in Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA. The house was built of grey stone. In 1814, during the War for Independence, it was burned by British soldiers. After the war it was painted white.
Alaska is the biggest American state. Before 1867, Alaska was a part of Russia. Then it was sold to the US for 7.2 million. Alaska is also the coldest place in the US.