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White House cornerstone in 1792 stamp feature
A stamp feature recalls the White House cornerstone laid October 13 1792 marking Columbus landings 300th anniversary. George Washington missed the gala. Major L Enfant proposed the site. Capt James Hoban won the design prize and construction followed. President Adams first occupied the house in 1800 and it burned in 1814.
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