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Bowling lanes were first built in the ground floor of the West Wing as a birthday gift for President Truman in 1947 (in the location of the present-day Situation Room); Truman didn't care for bowling himself, but allowed staff to start a league. These were moved to the Old Executive Office Building in 1955 to make way for a mimeograph room. In 1969, President and Mrs. Nixon, both avid bowlers, had a new one-lane alley built (paid for by friends) in an underground workspace area below the driveway leading to the North Portico.
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What surprised you about the White House?
It has a bowling alley
What did Nixon have built new at the white house?
A bowling alley
Which president put a bowling alley in the white house?
In 1947, bowling lanes were built in the White House as a birthday present to President Truman. 1969, President Richard Nixon and his wife had a bowling alley installed in the White House. Both loved the sport. The addition was paid for by friends of the couple, rather than by taxpayer money.
What are some things you can do at the white house?
You can bowl (they have a bowling alley inside)
What are some cool facts about the white house?
it is white it has a bowling alley and a movie theater.
Where is the bowling alley in the white house?
right before the bunker one level up.
What fun rooms are there in the white house?
there is an indoor bowling alley ,pool ,and a home theatre
Which president added the bowling alley to the White HOuse?
Harry S. Truman added bowling lanes to the White House in 1947. Truman served as the 33rd President of the United States.
Bowling alley in the White House at dc?
At last report it was removed in favor of a basketball court.
What activities are available for the President in the White House?
The President has many amenities available to him at the White House. They include a bowling alley, movie theater and swimming pool.
Is there a bowling alley in the white house in the 2012?
yes. it was originally put the in the late 60's by Richard Nixon
Can you name 6 recreational facilities in the White House?
The White House offers a gymnasium, bowling alley, swimming pool, putting green, movie theater and library.
