Existing comment:
"The White House belongs to all Americans. It's supposed to be something we're proud of."
-- Nancy Reagan
Restoring National Treasures:
In 1981, portions of the White House and Blair House, the President's official guest house, badly needed restoration. Mrs. Reagan led the effort to raise the necessary funds to preserve these national treasures.
At the White House, doors, floors, and marble walls were refinished, while dozens of chairs, desks, tables, and mirrors were restored. The Blair House renovation was both structural and decorative, taking years to complete. Mrs. Reagan's priority was the preservation of these historical landmarks. |