The White House East Wing is a two-story structure that contains drawing rooms and offices, including workspace for first ladies and their staffs.
October 23, 2025
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structural
Describes the historical physical layout and use of the White House East Wing.
Historically, first ladies have used the White House East Wing to plan state dinners and to promote causes.
October 23, 2025
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descriptive
Describes customary functions carried out by first ladies in the East Wing.
The President's Emergency Operations Center is a bunker located under the White House East Wing.
October 22, 2025
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structural
Designation and location of the continuity-of-government bunker beneath the East Wing
The White House East Wing is a smaller wing of the White House that houses the first lady's office and staff.
October 20, 2025
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structural
Describes the longstanding functional use and relative size of the White House East Wing.
The White House East Wing is a separate wing of the White House complex.
October 20, 2025
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descriptive
Structural description of the White House complex.
The White House East Wing has traditionally served as office space for the First Lady and her staff.
October 20, 2025
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descriptive
Traditional use of rooms and offices within the White House complex.
The White House East Wing underwent a renovation in 1942.
January 01, 1942
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temporal
Recorded renovation year of the East Wing of the White House
The East Wing of the White House was built in 1902.
January 01, 1902
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historical
Construction history of White House components
The White House East Wing was originally built in 1902 and underwent a renovation in 1942.
January 01, 1902
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temporal
Historical construction and renovation dates for the White House East Wing.
The White House East Wing was built in 1902 and has traditionally housed the first lady's offices.
January 01, 1902
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temporal
Purpose and construction date of the East Wing