Quote Originally Posted by Lady's Human
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House

It was never pink, it was always white, first called the "White House" in 1811 (per wiki and the white house web site)

It's funny how history gets twisted sometimes, and British historians are notorious for it. As an example, in one history of WW2, written by a British historian who has actually done excellent work when not commenting directly on British military history, was the following comment summarizing the strategic bombing campaign in Europe:

"Bomber command was assisted by the 8th US Air force in the bombing of strategic targets in Europe."

Assisted by?

Don't ya just love that British humor?