On April 25, 1947, President Truman unveiled a new bowling alley in the West Wing of the White House. It was paid for by a group of Truman’s friends from Missouri. Eisenhower closed the alley in 1955, but another was built nearby in the OEOB. Over the years, the presidential residence has had putting greens, swimming pools, a jogging track, a tennis court, and even a tree house (Amy Carter) for its residents.
