[post_page_title]Updating the looks[/post_page_title]
When thinking of the White House, it can be easy to picture those perfectly manicured lawns and rooms that are brimming with history. So what about a White House filled with construction workers and machinery? It turns out that things weren’t always so perfect for this famous building.
In 1948, former President Harry Truman decided to move across the street, so a $5.7 million renovation could take place. It took years as historical elements were stripped away to help rebuild the White House after years of damage through the war.
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