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White House Alterations

The debate over alterations to the White House, including demolition and construction, and the balance between preservation and modernization.

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Jan 28, 2026
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Which rooms did President Truman add, remove, or significantly alter in the 1949 White House renovation?

The “renovation” was effectively a complete gutting and interior rebuild: the Executive Residence was stripped to its exterior walls, fitted with a new steel skeleton and much deeper foundations, and ...

Jan 6, 2026

Which architects and designers were responsible for major East Wing renovations and expansions?

The East Wing of the White House has been reshaped by different architects across three major moments: the early 20th‑century Roosevelt renovation led by McKim, Mead & White (Charles Follen McKim), mi...