Snapshots of life at the White House East Wing
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The East Wing of the White House is seen on a clear, fall day on Nov. 8, 2023. in Washington D.C. Photo: Kevin Carter/Getty Images
President Trump has faced backlash for his $300 million ballroom plans. But the White House East Wing has undergone several changes since it was added to the presidential complex as the East Terrace soon after President Theodore Roosevelt took office in 1902.
The big picture: President Franklin D. Roosevelt significantly rebuilt and expanded the East Wing in 1942, which the White House Historical Association notes "was highly controversial due to its timing during wartime." It's since served as office space for the first lady and her staff.
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to remove photos of the East Room and Green Room that Getty incorrectly identified as the East Wing.
