Photos of the Actual Homes Presidents Moved to Post-Presidency
Where did 15 former presidents live after the White House?
Not many are aware of the places where the ex-president resided after leaving the office. After bidding farewell to the white house, many returned to their home states, several others chose to experience a new one, and few stayed in Washington D.C.
This begs the question of what their natural home looks like, are they immensely lavish or humble? See for yourself:
1. George Washington: Mount Vernon, Virginia
George Washington, the most significant U.S. president of all time, retired to Mount Vernon, only to enjoy the place for two years.
Washington improved the place and decorated twenty-one beautiful rooms throughout three floors in bluish theme.
2. John Adams: Quincy, Massachusetts
The couple named the place ‘Peacefield’, and its name rightfully reflects it.
The picture above is inside Adam’s bedroom in Peacefield — a place shared by generations after him.
3. Thomas Jefferson: Charlottesville, Virginia
The construction of this house, named The Monticello plantation, began in 1768. It was not until 1809 when Thomas Jefferson (R-Virginia) shifted to this place.
The picture above showcases a well-furnished parlor in Monticello.
4. James Madison: Orange County, Virginia
To reminisce the childhood memories, Madison retired to Montpelier, where he lived with his wife Dolly for the rest of his 19 years.
The place after restoration.
5. Ulysses S. Grant: Galena, Illinois
Ulysses S. Grant (R-Illinois) moved back to the place where he resided before the Civil War in Galena — an area which the family had formerly rented for about $100 a year.
6. Grover Cleveland: Princeton, New Jersey
Cleveland’s house is still under the ownership of private residents, whereas, if we talk about other former presidents’ homes, they have become landmarks.
The house’s interior before it was owned by private residents.
7. Theodore Roosevelt: Long Island, New York
Theodore Roosevelt (R-New York) owned the estate Sagamore Hill, on Long island and it remained the focal point of his life.
This is a national landmark where Roosevelt passed in 1919 and its decor, back then, revealed a lot about his personality.
8. Woodrow Wilson: Washington, D.C.
This place today exists as a monument to Wilson.
9. Harry S. Truman: Independence, Missouri
After his presidency tenure, Harry S. Truman (D-Missouri) chose to live in his hometown.
It was the same house where Truman got married and dwelled until his death.
10. Dwight D. Eisenhower: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Eisenhower only owned one property — this home. It later came to be known as the Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Eisenhower formal living room arrayed in gifts.
11. Lyndon B. Johnson: Johnson City, Texas
The “Texas White House” was where Johnson would spend his hours hiding from the press. The same place became the permanent residence for him and his wife after the presidency.
12. Richard M. Nixon: San Clemente, California
La Casca Pacifica, nicknamed the “Western White House” was worth $75 million in 2015 — a beautiful area near his birthplace where Nixon relaxed after retiring from the White House.
One of La Casca Pacifica’s most scenic section.
13. Jimmy Carter: Plains, Georgia
Carter’s several interviews give us the taste of his simple personality. One of the most beloved presidents never wanted to be wealthy. He lives in the middle of Georgia in the most humble house worth $167,000.
14. George H.W. Bush: Kennebunkport, Maine
Retreating to Maine, the elder Bush purchased an estate in Kennebunkport, where he spent the rest of his life with his wife.
15. Donald J. Trump: Palm Beach, Florida
Everyone is acquainted with the lavish style which Trump lives. Surrendered by luxury, Trump lives at Mar-A-Lago, a private club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Business woman, cereal-company heiress, and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post built Mar-A-Lago in the 1920s. Trump also lives at the Trump Tower in Manhattan and his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Interestingly, the mansion he owns next door has been listed in the market for $49 million.
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