Caitlin Mcgrath

"Former president Harry S. Truman rebuilt the White House after his daughter's piano fell through the floor, and also added a new balcony to the South Portico. The renovations cost more than $5 millio"

"President Harry S. Truman and his wife lived here from 1941-1945.-William G. Clotworthy, Presidential Sites, p. 233"

"Site of President Harry S. Truman inaugural reception hosted by the Democratic National Committee, January 21, 1949-Paul F. Boller Jr., Presidential Inaugurations, p. 210"

"President Harry S. Truman attended here.-Gary Ferris, Presidential Places, p. 183"

"This was the site of President Harry S. Truman's inaugural ball, January 20, 1949. African Americans were allowed to attend for the first time.-Paul F. Boller, Jr., Presidential Inaugurations, p. 20"

"President Harry S. Truman lived here from 1896-1902, when he was 12-18 years old."