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 to select an architect to enlarge and make permanent the West Wing's "temporary" Executive office built during Theodore Roosevelt's administration.
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 became part of a traveling exhibition and then went on to the Smithsonian, where it was displayed from 1966 to 1977.
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: Decorate Your Own Oval Office
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 the West Wing, presidents worked elsewhere in the White House.
Oval Office, Biden Administration - White House Historical …
Jun 9, 2021 · This photograph of the Oval Office during the Joseph R. Biden administration was taken on June 9, 2021 by Bruce White. Before 1909, the president's office was located in the Executive Mansion. During the William H. Taft administration, the West Wing doubled in size from the 1902 renovation and included a presidential oval office.
Oval Office Bookmark – White House Historical Association
The Oval Office is located in the West Wing of the White House. Here the incumbent president meets with dignitaries and his closest staff members, appears for televised addresses to the public, and carries out daily tasks.
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...
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.
The Working White House: Lunch in the Oval Office Dining Room
Oct 7, 1991 · President Bush has lunch with David Demarest, Tony Snow, Joe Doogan, Phil Brady, and Gov. John Sununu in the Oval Office Dining Room. Skip to Main Content Primary Navigation
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 and television broadcasts. It was first used in the Oval Office in 1961 at the request of President John F. Kennedy.