Summary
The East Wing of the White House is being demolished for a new ballroom, which means losing historical spaces like the First Lady's office. Historically, the East Wing was a space where many First Ladies and their staff developed significant projects and initiatives.
Key Facts
- The East Wing is being removed to make way for a new ballroom under President Trump.
- The East Wing included the First Lady’s office, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, and other facilities.
- The East Wing has historically been a space for First Ladies to develop and manage their initiatives.
- The site originally began as a terrace built by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902.
- In 1942, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the East Wing was expanded to conceal an underground bunker.
- The East Wing became known as the Office of the First Lady during Rosalynn Carter’s time, which gave First Ladies and their staff dedicated workspaces.
- First Ladies have used the East Wing to work on various initiatives, such as Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign.
