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How we're the Designers for the White House and the capitol chosen

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The architect of the White House was chosen in a design competition which received nine proposals, including one submitted anonymously by Thomas Jefferson. The residence was designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban[2] in the Neoclassical style. Construction took place between 1792 and 1800 .
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