Texas Points of Interest

White House Communications Complex


The White House Communications Complex in Texas is a fascinating point of interest for both history and technology buffs. The complex was built in the 1950s to serve as a secure communications hub for the President of the United States in case of a national emergency. Today, it is still an essential part of the country's communication infrastructure and is managed by the National Park Service.

There are several good reasons to visit the White House Communications Complex. For one, it's an excellent opportunity to learn about the country's communication history and how it has evolved since the Cold War era. Visitors can also gain an insider's view of how the United States government communicates with other countries and manages its own internal communications.

One of the unique things visitors might see at the complex is the President's Emergency Operations Center (PEOC). This underground bunker was built to protect the President and other government officials in the event of a national emergency. The PEOC played a critical role during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was where Vice President Dick Cheney and other officials coordinated the government's response.

Another interesting feature of the complex is the Presidential Communications Center (PCC). This area serves as the President's personal communications hub and contains a variety of high-tech equipment and advanced security measures. Visitors can learn about the technology used to keep the President connected and how it has evolved over the years.

The White House Communications Complex is a unique and fascinating point of interest. Whether you're a history buff, a technology enthusiast, or just looking for a behind-the-scenes look at how the government operates, a visit to this complex is well worth your time. Get driving directions.
WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS COMPLEX

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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