Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
4. WEST WING
This wing is the executive operational center of the White House, moved here in 1902
to allow more privacy in the main building.
5. EAST ROOM
The East Room has been used chiefly for large entertainment or ceremonial gather-
ings, such as dances, award presentations, press conferences, and historic bill sign-
ings.
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6. BLUE ROOM
The Blue Room is the most elegant of all the reception rooms - it was George Wash-
ington who suggested its oval shape.
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7. MAP ROOM
Graceful
Chippendale
pieces
furnish
this
private
meeting
room.
Franklin
D.
Roosevelt adapted it as his situation room to assess the progress of World War II.
8. STATE DINING ROOM
As many as 140 guests may enjoy the president's hospitality in this formal dining
room.
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9. LINCOLN BEDROOM
Although the name for this room is a misnomer - Abraham Lincoln used it as an of-
fice - a number of his possessions can be found here. Mary Todd Lincoln bought the
imposing Victorian bed, made of carved rosewood, in 1861.
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