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The hidden White House Harry Truman and the reconstruction of America's most famous residence

"Critically acclaimed author Klara leads readers through an unmatched tale of political ambition and technical skill: the refurbishment of the White House during the Truman administration In 1948, Harry Truman, President of the United States, almost fell through the ceiling of the Blue Room in a bat...

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Main Author: Klara, Robert
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2013.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
White House (Washington, D.C.) > History > 20th century.
Truman, Harry S., > 1884-1972.
Public buildings > Repair and reconstruction > Washington (D.C.) > History > 20th century.
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Table of Contents:
  • Moving day
  • The Great White Jail
  • The Porch
  • "Like a ship at sea"
  • The inspection
  • The eviction
  • The slow murder
  • Wanted : home for President
  • "The people want a new building"
  • The verdict
  • "Shoot it"
  • The shovel in the earth
  • Wreck it gently
  • "We are no longer ahead"
  • The hidden White House
  • Twenty-seven rounds
  • furniture, rugs, and draperies
  • The tour
  • Something to remember you by
  • "Every dollar must be saved"
  • The General's burden
  • Missing pieces
  • "A race against time"
  • Open house.

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