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Bookmark or Share- Blair House - WikipediaBlair House, also known as The President's Guest House, is an official residence in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States.
- History of the Home — Blair HouseOn November 1, 1950, a pair of Puerto Rican nationalists made an attempt on President Truman’s life at Blair House, his temporary residence. The two men, Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola, sought to bring attention to the Puerto Rican independence movement. The men attempted to shoot their way into the house from the front door of Blair House.
- Blair House - United States Department of StateAn invitation to visit the United States and stay at Blair House is an extraordinary honor for a foreign head of state. Blair House was built around 1824 by Dr. Joseph Lovell, the first Surgeon General of the United States, on land purchased from Commodore Stephen Decatur.
- Inside The Home — Blair HouseComposed of four seamlessly connected townhomes—two on Pennsylvania Avenue and two facing Lafayette Park on Jackson Place—Blair House retains the unique outward appearance of each original house with a carefully integrated interior.
- Blair House - White House Historical AssociationBlair House, situated at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, has served as the president’s official guest residence since the United States government purchased it in 1942. It was acquired to accommodate the president’s guests and has its own rich history. When was Blair House built?
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