The White Hooouse.

A man from Arkansas scaled the fence surrounding the White House Sunday according to an article in the Washington Post. The jumper, identified as Shawn A. Cox, was immediately captured by Secret Service officers. President Bush was inside the White House at the time. Cox's motives for why he wanted to enter the White House grounds are still trying to be determined by officials. He did not have a weapon or any harmful paraphenialia on him. Cox was being charged with unlawful entry and was expected to appear in U.S. District Court today. He has previously come to the attention of the Secret Service, but they would not provide details. His capture, however, probably will ensure the safety of the White House and the President from his other possible attempts at future "jumpings".

The White House has often been the target of disgruntled citizens, terrorists, etc. During the War of 1812, the original White House came under attack by the British. Backed by reinforcements from Europe, the British General Robert Ross defeated the American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg. The British then turned their sights on Washington in an attempt to intimidate President Madison and gain territory. Enemy troops marched to Washington and burned the major government buildings, including the White House and Capitol on August 25, 1814.