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Truman completely gutted the White House interior, replacing it with a new steel-supported structure.

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“Harry Truman gutted the interior of the White House to the steel beams.”

President Harry S. Truman ordered a comprehensive dismantling and rebuilding of the White House interior between 1949 and 1952 . Following reports that the mansion had become a structurally unsound firetrap , the building was completely gutted, leaving only the exterior stone shell . A new internal skeleton consisting of massive steel beams and concrete was installed to support the structure . During this $5.7 million renovation, Truman resided at Blair House .

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5Saving the White House: Truman's Extreme Makeover
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6Inside Story | White House Renovations
pbslearningmedia.org
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9When White House Had to Be Completely Gutted
rarehistoricalphotos.com
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