How many swimming pools are in the White House?

The White House has had two pools total, with one currently in use: an outdoor pool on the South Lawn built by President Gerald Ford in 1975, which replaced an indoor pool commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, which was converted into the current Press Briefing Room in the 1970s.

Which president had a pool installed in the White House?

Both Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) and Gerald R. Ford put pools in the White House; FDR got the first indoor pool in 1933 for therapy, while Ford installed the current outdoor pool in 1975 for recreational use, often for reporters. 

How many toilets are in the White House?

The White House has 35 bathrooms, not including public restrooms for visitors, spread across its six levels, serving the Residence and West Wing for the President, First Family, staff, and guests, with some private quarters having multiple facilities. 

Is there a pool inside the White House?

The swimming pool at the White House, the official residence of the president of the United States, is located on the South Lawn near the West Wing.

How many basements are in the White House?

The White House has six floors--two basements, two public floors, and two floors for the First Family.

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How much do the White House maids get paid?

White House housekeeping staff salaries vary, with estimates from late 2025 suggesting annual pay for housekeepers/maids around $28,000 to over $50,000, often paid hourly (around $19/hour), while some higher-level roles like Executive Housekeeper or Household Manager can earn significantly more, nearing $80,000-$97,000+ annually, depending on experience and the exact role within the complex domestic staff structure. 

Do the president and first lady have separate bedrooms in the White House?

The bedroom makes up the White House master suite along with the adjacent sitting room and the smaller dressing room, all located in the southwest corner. Prior to the Ford administration it was common for the president and first lady to have separate bedrooms.

Why are there 35 bathrooms in the White House?

It's such a large building with a large staff that it needs all 35 bathrooms for everyday activities. Before running water came to the White House, servants had to walk five blocks to a spring in Franklin Park.

Is there a secret bunker under the White House?

Yes, the White House has a well-known secret bunker called the Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) beneath the East Wing, built during WWII for President Roosevelt and updated for modern emergencies, serving as a secure command center for presidents and officials during crises like 9/11 and protests, with rumors also suggesting an even newer, deeper bunker exists under the North Lawn for catastrophic events. 

Has Buckingham Palace got a swimming pool?

Yes, Buckingham Palace has a private, indoor swimming pool, built in 1939 for Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret, where generations of royals, including King Charles, Prince William, and his children, learned to swim; it's a basic, rectangular pool located in a conservatory and kept private with darkened glass for security. 

How many bathrooms are in the White House?

The White House has 35 bathrooms within its main residence, which features 132 rooms, 6 levels, 3 elevators, and numerous other facilities for the First Family and official functions, though not all are for public use.
 

Can Donald Trump live in the White House?

During his presidencies, Trump has resided and resides at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Which has more bedrooms, Buckingham Palace or the White House?

Buckingham Palace is a massive royal residence with a total of 775 rooms, including 19 State Rooms, 52 bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms. The White House has 132 rooms, including including 16 family and guest rooms, three kitchens, and 35 bathrooms.

What President had alligators in the White House?

Did you know President John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator? He kept it in a bathtub in the East Room of the White House.

What President totally gutted the White House?

President Harry S. Truman oversaw the most extensive "gutting" of the White House between 1948 and 1952, a total interior reconstruction that left only the exterior stone walls standing, as the building was deemed structurally unsafe and near collapse after decades of renovations and neglect. This massive project removed the interior, added a new two-story basement, reinforced the structure with steel and concrete, and installed modern infrastructure, effectively creating the building we largely know today, with the Truman family living across the street at Blair House during the construction.
 

Does the White House still have bowling lanes?

Yes, the White House still has bowling alleys, with two main ones: the Harry S. Truman Bowling Alley (two lanes, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, used by staff/guests) and a single-lane alley in the West Wing residence itself, though access to the residence alley is very restricted, with the EEOB location being the main staff facility, available via invitation.
 

Which president haunts the White House?

The ghost of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, also known as the White House Ghost, is said to have haunted the White House since Lincoln's assassination in 1865. Lincoln's ghost has also been said to haunt many of his former residences in Springfield, Illinois, including his former law office.

Is there anything left of Hitler's bunker?

While building these apartments, German construction crews reopened the Führerbunker and destroyed most of what was left, including its blast-proof ceiling. They then filled the bunker with sand, gravel, and rubble, and they buried it under the parking lot that stands there today.

What happened on May 29th at the White House?

May 29. The White House was on lockdown the night of May 29 in response to protests reaching the gates. The protests began at 7:00 p.m. By 8:30 p.m., the White House lockdown was lifted as demonstrators began to leave. At 10:00 p.m., the protesters returned; however, by 3:30 am Saturday, they were more subdued.

Why is there a red room in the White House?

Creating the Red Room

Benjamin Latrobe's 1803 drawing of the White House's first floor indicates that the Red Room served as "the President's Antichamber" (sic) for the president's "Library & Cabinet" next door in the location of the present State Dining Room.

How much is the White House worth?

The White House doesn't have an official market value as it's not for sale, but estimates place its hypothetical worth from around $100 million to over $400 million, depending on the valuation method, with some estimates including surrounding property and features reaching $1.75 to $2.25 billion if rebuilt from scratch, factoring in priceless history, unique features, and the cost of recreating lost craftsmanship, notes this Quora discussion. 

How many toilets are in Buckingham Palace?

Interestingly, Buckingham Palace has 78 bathrooms, with many readers being surprised to learn that it wasn't until the late 1800's (towards the end of Queen Victoria's reign) that Buckingham Palace was equipped with toilets.

How much did Trump pay for Melania's engagement ring?

Or, we should say, engagement rings. Donald Trump proposed with an emerald-cut diamond ring from Graff Diamonds, weighing 12 carats (above, left), but told The New York Times in 2005 he supposedly only paid half of the ring's $1.5 million-estimated price tag.

Do Charles and Camilla sleep in the same bed?

Yes, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms but have a shared one for when they choose, a common practice among royals stemming from tradition, comfort (like Charles' back pain), and independence, with separate spaces allowing both personal time and closeness. They have their own rooms in residences like Clarence House, plus a shared one, and also maintain separate country homes for privacy and family.
 

How much does the president get laid?

The U.S. President earns a base salary of $400,000 per year, a rate set in 1999 and effective from 2001, plus a $50,000 expense account, a $100,000 non-taxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment, though some presidents donate their salary.