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Harry S Truman

Harry Truman’s Proposed West Wing Extension Was Never Built

October 18, 2021November 25, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Truman's proposed West Wing expansion

Harry Truman proposed expanding the West Wing of the White House, but the plan was rejected. In response, he built the Truman Balcony on the south side of the building instead.

Categories Lost History Tags 1940s, Harry S Truman, The West Wing, The White House

Interior Photos of Truman Reconstruction of White House

January 21, 2023November 20, 2013 by ghostsofdc
interior shell of the White House - May 15th, 1950

Truman Reconstruction of the White House between 1949 and 1952. See interior photos of the renovation project

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, 1950s, Harry S Truman, The White House 2 Comments

Understanding America’s Complicated Relationship with France

October 20, 2023January 30, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Photograph of President Truman and French President Charles de Gaulle, during welcoming ceremonies on the White House lawn, with officers saluting in the background. (August 22nd, 1945)

Revisit the history of the complex relationship between America and France, from the American Revolution to WWII and beyond. Learn more about the shared history and how it has shaped our views of each other.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1940s, Harry S Truman, The White House, World War II
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