10 Surprising Details About Moving into the White House

4. Meanwhile, the President Spends All Day at Inauguration

A chief usher coordinates move-in day, giving the White House staff floor plans and photos that show where each items goes (these are logistical issues the president elect discusses with the chief usher beforehand), according to Slate. “During the move-in process, the first family is at the inauguration or watching the parade,” says Blakeman. “By the time the parade is over, they have the inaugural balls, so they’re out of the residence for a long time, allowing all of this work to take place.”