White House ghost lore

The White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW is the subject of longstanding ghost stories and reports of unexplained phenomena, most famously claims of sightings of President Abraham Lincoln. Alleged sightings and auditory phenomena have been reported by presidents, staff, and visitors across decades; these accounts are anecdotal and debated in historical literature. The building is the official residence and workplace of the U.S. president and is frequently cited in books and tours about Washington lore.