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The Diplomatic Reception Room is one of three oval rooms in the Executive Residence of the White House, the official home of the president of the United States. It is located on the ground floor and is used as an entrance from the South Lawn and a reception room for foreign ambassadors to present their credentials, a ceremony formerly conducted ...
A new book, “America’s Collection: The Art and Architecture of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the US Department of State,” offers a closer look at the rooms and collection of Colonial-era ...
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms are a national treasure that belongs to the American people. It is the People that support the vital activities of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. Charitable contributions from private citizens, foundations, and corporations support revitalization and expansion initiatives, collections maintenance and conservation ...
Additional access to formerly roped-off rooms and insights into how and why prominent art pieces are featured. You’ll now be able to walk into the Diplomatic Reception Room where President ...
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, a museum institution, is used by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State to officially entertain heads of state, heads of government, foreign ministers, as well as other distinguished foreign and American guests. Here, the Office of Fine Arts maintains a museum collection estimated to be worth $125 ...
For the first time, the Diplomatic Reception Room, historically significant as the backdrop to President Franklin Roosevelt's radio addresses, known as fireside chats, is open for viewing ...
Diplomatic Reception Room; E. East Room; East Sitting Hall; Entrance Hall; F. Family Dining Room; G. Grand Staircase (White House) Green Room (White House) J.
A view of the Diplomatic Reception Room, where FDR delivered fireside chats. The trees are covered in handmade paper fruit ornaments. Courtesy The White House