When was whitehouse.gov launched?
On October 20, 1994, President Clinton and Vice President Gore opened aWorld Wide Web home page called "Welcome to the White House: An InteractiveCitizens' Handbook," and it remains one of the more popular spots on theWeb.
What kinds of information can I access on whitehouse.gov?
The White House home page provides, among other things, a single pointof access to virtually all government information available on the Internet.Children especially enjoy the "White House for Kids" feature. Look for yourtour guides Socks and Buddy, the First Pets.
What are the email addresses of the President, the Vice President, theFirst Lady and Mrs. Gore?
The only personal addresses at whitehouse.gov are the following:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Does the President personally read the messages people send him?
Because so many of you write, the President cannot personally revieweach message, though he does receive samples of his incoming correspondence.The White House Correspondence staff helps him read and respond to the mail.
Will I receive a response to the message I send on whitehouse.gov?
You will promptly receive an autoresponder message with usefulinformation about whitehouse.gov. No other message purporting to be from thePresident or his staff with an address at whitehouse.gov is authentic. If youhave received such a message, you have received a "spoof." All additionalresponses are mailed via the U.S. Postal Service.
How many emails has the President received since the launch ofwhitehouse.gov?
Since June 1993, the President has received over 2.8 million messagesfrom people across the country and around the world.
What is the mailing address of the White House?
The address is:
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Zip codes are as follows:
20500 (for mail to the President and First Family)
20501 (for mail to theVice President and Mrs. Gore)
How can I receive White House documents and publications throughemail?
White House documents and publications are available on the World WideWeb at whitehouse.gov and by email. To receive instructions on retrievingdocuments by email, please send a message to the followingaddress:[email protected]
In the Subjectline, type "hello" (without quotes) and leave the body of the message blank.The instructions will be sent to you automatically.
How can I contact the White House webmaster with comments, suggestions,or error reports?
You may contact the White House webmaster by sending an email to[email protected] or by using ourfeedback form.
