Exploring the Secrets of the White House: Theaters to Bomb Shelters

Exploring the Secrets of the White House: From Movie Theaters to Bomb Shelters

January 25, 2023 By - Avanish Jaiswal Image Source: Google

1. The White House has its own movie theater, which was built during the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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2. The White House has a secret underground bunker, known as the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), which was built during World War II

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3. The White House has a swimming pool, which was built for Franklin D. Roosevelt, who used it for therapy for his polio.

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4. The White House has a bowling alley, which was installed by Richard Nixon in the basement of the West Wing.

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5. The White House has a tennis court, which was built during the administration of William Howard Taft.

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6. The White House has its own bee hives, used to produce honey and promote honeybee conservation.

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7. The White House has a beautiful Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, which was started by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960s.

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8. The White House has a bomb shelter, which was built during the Cold War. (Background image is not original )

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9. The White House also has a dedicated situation room for monitoring and managing crisis situations.

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