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...

In the 1960s, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the task of restoring the White House interiors and thus founded the White House Historical Association to enhance the …

The White House serves multiple functions, including providing an office for the President of the United States. For more than a century, the president's office has been located in the Oval …

It was first used in the Oval Office in 1961 at the request of President John F. Kennedy. After President Lyndon B. Johnson selected another desk for his office, it was lent to a Kennedy …

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 …

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 …

Jul 24, 2025 · In addition to the Oval Office replica, permanent exhibits at The People’s House include a 1:5-scale White House model, dimensional galleries featuring both immersive media …

1909: The West Wing was doubled in size and included the first presidential Oval Office centered on the south facade. William Howard Taft became the first president to work in the Oval Office.

For Students and Teachers The below digital notebook was created by the White House Historical Association to assist students and teachers using “The White House 360 Virtual Tour” in their …

K-12 Education Resources and Programs Learning Tools and Resources Decorate Your Own Oval Office Anywhere Activity State Dinners