Collection President Truman's Renovation
During the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the White House underwent a renovation and expansion so extensive, it changed...
The Family Dining Room, 2015
- Date of Work
- 2015
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- The White House Historical Association
The Family Dining Room, 2015
The Family Dining Room after the 2015 refurbishment.
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