wi the white house structure collapsed

what if truman had not renivated the white house and it collapsed?what would be the social effects?how would the presedents political opponets use it (like they used fords falling down the steps against him.)?
 
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what if truman had not renivated the white house and it collapsed?

Do you really think that the United States government will keep the President in such a dilapidated (landmark) home that it is falling down around his ears?
 
Do you really think that the United States government will keep the President in such a dilapidated (landmark) home that it is falling down around his ears?

You're not thinking this through! What if the Alien Space Bats started chomping away at the foundation? :D
 
Well. I imagine it was just a partial collapse. Let's say that merely the ceiling of the Oval Office caves in on Truman, and he is able to get out without serious injury. Several chimneys, ornamental bits and possibly that curved veranda collapse as well. The renovation immediately takes place, of course, but in this case it seems to me that there would be calls for immediate structural reports on all major landmarks (particularly pre-1850s) and perhaps the organisations about protected/protecting buildings get a boost.
 
If he is inside when it collapses and he dies, then we could end up with President Alben W. Barkley.

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Unlikely, but possible...
 
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