Blair House (President's Guest House) - 1950 Assassination Attempt

Blair House serves as the President's Guest House and has housed official visiting dignitaries and temporarily accommodated presidents, including President Harry S. Truman during White House renovations. On November 1, 1950, two Puerto Rican nationalists attempted to assassinate President Truman at Blair House; Secret Service agents and police engaged the attackers, who wounded several officers. The complex comprises multiple connected historic townhouses and is used by the U.S. government for official hospitality and security-protected lodging.