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Reporters at the West Wing lobby table

Reporters at the West Wing lobby table

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National Archives and Records Administration

Reporters at 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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