Collection Roosevelt White House 1933-1945
President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office at the height of the Great Depression. He ushered in an environment...
Reporters at the West Wing lobby table
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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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