The White House is referred to as the people’s house, and it has undergone major changes throughout its storied history.
The latest change involving the destruction of the East Wing to build a grand ballroom could be its most controversial.
This hour of All Sides looks at the history of White House renovations and why this latest change has caused such an uproar.
Guests:
- Chad Hankinson, Americanist/political science lecturer, Virginia Tech
- Priya Jain, associate professor, Dept. of Architecture, Texas A&M University
- John Dean Davis, assistant professor, Knowlton School of Architecture, Ohio State University
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