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The Hidden White House

Robert Klara talked about his book, The Hidden White House: Harry Truman and the Reconstruction of America’s Most Famous Residence, in which… read more

Robert Klara talked about his book, The Hidden White House: Harry Truman and the Reconstruction of America’s Most Famous Residence, in which he recounts the physical improvements made to the White House in 1948. In his book, the author reports on the decampment of President Harry Truman and his family to Blair House during the reconstruction, which consisted of a gutting of the entire interior of the building and the addition of a steel frame and an underground shelter. Robert Klara spoke at the New York City Bar Association. close

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The Hidden White House

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Program ID:
318268-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Mar 16, 2014 | 7:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 18, 2018 | 7:59am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Mar 16, 2014 | 7:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 23, 2014 | 5:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 13, 2014 | 10:48am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 22, 2014 | 9:52pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 23, 2014 | 2:28am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 23, 2014 | 5:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 03, 2018 | 4:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 04, 2018 | 2:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 18, 2018 | 7:59am EST | C-SPAN 3
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