Why is the Oval Office oval? - White House Historical Association
The Oval Office has been the main office for the president since President William Howard Taft began working in it in October 1909. After his inauguration, President Taft held a competition …
The President's Office - White House Historical Association
Discover where in the White House the president's office has been located, how different presidents used these spaces, and why the Oval Office was created. Anywhere Activity: …
Has every president worked in the Oval Office? - White House …
No! The Oval Office has been the primary presidential workspace since 1909, when President William Howard Taft worked in the first iteration of the Oval Office. Prior to the expansion of …
What is the Resolute Desk? - White House Historical Association
The desk was first used in the Oval Office during the presidency of John F. Kennedy. When President Lyndon B. Johnson selected another desk for the Oval Office, the Resolute Desk …
Treasures of the White House: "Resolute" Desk
After the Truman Renovation of the White House, 1948-1952, it was placed in the Broadcast Room on the Ground Floor where it was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower during radio …
What are the dimensions of the Oval Office? - White House …
The White House Grounds began as approximately 85 acres of land chosen by George Washington and were cultivated by garden-loving President Thomas Jefferson. These shifting …
Tour the White House in 360 Degrees
Welcome to the White House 360 Virtual Tour! This immersive experience will bring you inside the halls of the White House and provide access to all the public r...
The Christmas Eve West Wing Fire of 1929 - White House …
Feb 9, 2016 · On Christmas Eve 1929 the White House experienced its most powerful fire since the British torched the Executive Mansion 115 years earlier. At approximately 8:0...
Decorate Your Own Oval Office - White House Historical Association
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies, a long-standing tradition of the White House Collection.
White House Historical Association to Open “The People’s House: …
Sep 20, 2024 · Watch as a 1:5-scale replica of the White House’s South facade transforms to tell the rich history of the Executive Mansion, including the architectural story from 1790 to present …