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Coats on the West Wing lobby table
- Date of Work
- 1942
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- National Archives and Records Administration
Coats on the West Wing lobby table
The large table in the lobby of the West Wing, seen in 1942, was a gift from Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1934. It provided a convenient place for reporters to gather while waiting to see the president and store their coats and hats.
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