Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
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Created c. 1940.
The Oval Office during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. After Roosevelt expanded the West Wing, the Oval Office overlooked the Rose Garden and contained a porch. In this photograph the president's desk has been moved away from the window, possible a security measure during World War II. The animal skin rug is a noticeable addition by Roosevelt.
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
It is hard to imagine that it was something as casual as a lunch conversation between a newly elected president...
The White House Historical Association and the Eleanor Roosevelt Papers Project present this collaboration in an effort to open a...
Biographies & Portraits
The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
A dinner at the White House has always had significance beyond the gastronomical delights. The elegance of the State Dining...
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament....
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