8 presidents and first family members on what it's like to live in the White House

President Harry S. Truman referred to the White House as a "glamorous prison."Andrea Izzotti/Shutterstock

• Presidents throughout the years have made the White House their home and reflected fondly on their time there long after their terms ended.
• President Harry S. Truman referred to the White House as a "glamorous prison," but still managed to make it his home through renovations.
• President Obama made time for family dinners while his family lived in the White House, but also described the residence's spotty WiFi.

Arguably no residence in the United States is as famous as the White House.

Home to every president since John Adams in 1800, the White House has undergone many renovations throughout history that reflect the current owners' tastes. Multiple presidents have spoken about how they made the White House their home, whether that be by bringing four-legged friends into the residence or by having regular family dinners.

Here's what presidents and first family members have said about what it's like to live in the White House.