Inside DC’s Golden 1,000-Capacity Ballroom a Mile From the White House
Summary
President Donald Trump is planning to build a new ballroom at the White House to host large events. Nearby, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, a historic federal venue capable of holding about 1,000 people, has been used by many presidents for important ceremonies and meetings.Key Facts
- The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is about a mile from the White House.
- It can hold around 650 seated guests or up to 1,000 people standing.
- Built in the 1930s, it was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935.
- It has hosted major events, including the 1949 signing of the NATO treaty.
- The auditorium is managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and can be rented for public and private events.
- Presidents Clinton and Obama have given major speeches there.
- President Trump plans a $400 million ballroom at the White House to improve event space and security.
- The new ballroom is designed to be "drone-proof" and have "bulletproof glass" following security concerns at a recent White House event.
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