The holder of the position runs the 55,000-square foot, six-floor White House residence and oversees the permanent staff. The person answers directly to the president and first lady.

The early history of the White House. President George Washington, who lived in presidential residences in New York and Philadelphia, selected the site of the nation’s capital on the Potomac ...

These photos illustrate the layout, floor plans, and makeup of the building. Visit BusinessInsider.com for more stories. President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, got married at the White ...