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WITH 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and two swimming pools, Joe Biden s new presidential home in Washington DC is nothing short of spectacular.
But the White House, which Biden will move into today, also houses a host of secret features - from a 40-seater theatre and a bowling alley to a doomsday mega-bunker .
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45 Joe Biden s new home, the White House, boasts 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms and a host of secret features
45 Biden, pictured with wife Jill yesterday, is set to be inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States todayCredit: Getty Images - Getty
When new first lady Jackie Kennedy was about to begin one of the most influential interior design projects in American history, she turned to a Delaware resident for help.
The restoration of the White House during John F. Kennedy s administration had to be handled by a sophisticated expert who had a keen eye for American design.
In 1961, Jackie Kennedy sought out Henry Francis du Pont, an old family friend of her mother s.
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A lasting bond was formed in 1961 between the White House and Winterthur Museum. First lady Jackie Kennedy consulted with Winterthur founder H.F. du Pont for interior design pointers as she worked to acquire and preserve historic artifacts, transforming the White House into a living museum. To watch a video, visit timesonline.com.