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The West Wing & Oval Office
The West Wing, "Workshop of Democracy"

The West Wing  ›  Workshop of Democracy

From its initial construction in 1902 to its expansion in the 1930s and the endless upgrades to synch the building with each succeeding era, the West Wing has been the nerve center of American democracy.




Frequently Asked Questions : Why is the Oval Office oval?

Frequently Asked Questions  ›  

Why is the Oval Office oval?  |  The Changing Oval Office




White House History Timelines

White House History Timelines  ›  

The West Wing  |  Architecture & the Oval Office




The Press at the White House

The Press at the White House

With the construction of the West Wing in 1902, the press was finally supplied a full-time home in the executive complex.




"The Working West Wing," A Photographic Exhibit

The Working West Wing

Photojournalism documenting the executive branch at work during the final decade of the twentieth century.






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