Know about the "Haunted" places in and around The White House

New Delhi: That the White House is "haunted" has been suggested by several incidents and media reports . Not only the White House, the areas surrounding it have also been considered haunted as many people claim to have witnessed things that defy simple logic, in and around The White House.A very high number of apparitions of deceased American presidents have been reported from the White House, the most famous of which is Abraham Lincoln, reported even by later presidents such as Harry S. Truman.Apparitions of presidents Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and John Tyler have all been witnessed as claimed by many people. Evene the spirits of many of the former First Ladies haven been reportedly seen many time.Many documentaries and books have also been written on the subject dwelling at length how many people experienced it personally in the White House. Dan Brown, the renowned novelist, has mentioned the topic prominently in his 2009 novel, The Lost Symbol.Many government officials and officers who served The White House,have shared incidents that indicate that the White House is "haunted".Here goes a list of places in and around White House which are considered to be HAUNTED : 1. The Lincoln Bedroom: Many spirit reportedly haunts the White House, but the most famous ghost of White House is Abraham Lincon. Lincoln's ghost or his presence had been felt repeatedly throughout the White House. He's the most talked about ghost of the White House.Lincon's Ghost is said to have haunted the White House since the death of the former US President.Visitors have reported that lights in the bedroom will turn themselves on and inexplicable cold spots will occur in the room.The first person reported to have actually seen Lincoln's spirit was First Lady Grace Coolidge, who said she saw the ghost of Lincoln standing at a window in the Yellow Oval Room staring out at the Potomac.2. The East Room: The East Room is the favorite place for Abigail Adams' ghost. She is often seen in or en route to the East Room with her arms outstretched, as though carrying a laundry basket.While serving the White House, this was the room in which she would hang her clothes.Many people reported the faint smell of laundry soap around this area during visits.Several spirits are said to haunt the Capitol due to tragedies associated with its construction. And it is said to be the most haunted section in the White House.3. The Rose Room: Many White House employees have seen or heard Andrew Jackson in the room. According to White House lore, there is an inexplicable cold spot on the canopy bed in the room where Jackson slept.4. The Yellow Oval Room: The Yellow Oval Room was Abraham Lincon's library during his administration. This room was his personal library and one of his favorite rooms in the White House.Numerous White House employees have reportedly seen Lincoln gazing out the windows of this room.Ghost of both Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Tyler were also seen by the first Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.5. The Second Floor Bedrooms: The Second Floor or the Bedrooms there are said to be haunted in the White House. Many rooms on this floor are mainly used by the President, President's family and other guests.It's said that a spirit of a soldier is seen, who set the fire to the white House during the war of 1812. The ghost of Lincoln's son Willie Lincon, who had died in that very room is also reported to be seen in the White House.6. The Second Floor Halls: The White House ghost is President Abraham Lincoln, and the Second Floor Hall was one of his favourite places that he used to visit.The Second Floor Halls are mainly used for the accommodation of the President's family.Abraham Lincon can be heard having a walk in the hallway as well as knocking at the door.7. The North Portico: Many people have experienced ghostly experience from the entrance of The White House. Many visitors have often seen soldiers standing outside the front door. People have also seen doormen still tending to their duties.8. The Rose Garden: The Rose Garden of the White House has had a ghostly past. The Rose Garden was planted by the First Lady Dolley Madison in 1800s.A century later, when First Lady Ellen Wilson requested that the garden be dug up, garden workers reported that Madison's ghost appeared and prevented them from destroying her garden.These instances are often credited to Madison's ghost.The smell of roses can also be felt in some areas of White House.9. The Basement: The basement of the White House is said to be the home of a ‘demon cat', adding to the Haunted stories of the white House. People who have reportedly seen the cat claim that it first appears as a small kitten, but as you get closer it becomes a larger and larger phantom beast.The demon cat was repotedly sighted shortly before the great stock market crash of the 1920s and right before President Kennedy's assassination.