Turning Over The White House | History Honors 250
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The White House is meant to reflect its occupant, and when a new president comes to town, things have to be changed very quickly. But what goes into the peaceful transfer of power? And how do workers turn the White House over in the blink of an eye?
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Presidential transitions. When a new person is elected president, there's a lot of work to be
done and changes to be made, right down to the decor of the White House itself. I just think
that everything in the White House should be the best. History Honors 250. For new presidents,
moving into the White House cannot legally begin until January 20th, Inauguration Day.
That morning, the residence staff, some who served for decades, begin tailoring the
Executive Mansion's 132 rooms for the new First Family. This includes the Oval Office,
where a president can change the drapes, furniture, and artwork as they please.
The famous Resolute Desk isn't even a mainstay. It's been used by presidents
off and on since its arrival in 1880. By the time the new president arrives,
he or she will find a new home and a home office exactly to their liking.