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"The White House was completely gutted, exterior walls of the façade were supported by steel girders, and bulldozers worked for a time in the interior, digging out a basement level, while the Trumans lived across Pennsylvania Avenue in Blair House. Truman insisted that the façade remain intact throughout the work, ensuring that the house’s role as a symbol remained firmly in the minds of the American public."
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White House Renovations from Truman to Trump
The Executive Mansion is getting a revamp during the relative quiet of August in DC. It's a modest update compared to past overhauls, particularly one undertaken by the 33rd president, according to records maintained by the White House Historical Association.
"The White House was completely gutted, exterior walls of the façade were supported by steel girders, and bulldozers worked for a time in the interior, digging out a basement level, while the Trumans lived across Pennsylvania Avenue in Blair House. Truman insisted that the façade remain intact throughout the work, ensuring that the house’s role as a symbol remained firmly in the minds of the American public."
White House Renovations from Truman to Trump | Associations Now
The Executive Mansion is getting a modest update compared to past overhauls, according to records maintained by the White House Historical Association.