The White House
A place of history, service, and the extraordinary responsibility that comes with the office of the presidency.
The Oval Office
The Oval Office is among the most recognizable rooms in the world. Its furnishings, artwork, and changing interiors reflect the people who have occupied it, while its role as the President's workplace has endured.
Its deep blue carpets, warm cream walls, gold draperies, and richly finished woodwork inspired the visual identity of this site. The room's appeal is its balance of dignity and everyday purpose.
The Executive Residence
Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the White House has served as the official presidential residence since 1800. The building and its grounds have evolved considerably over time, shaped by successive administrations, major renovations, and the work of generations of public servants.
Historical photography is used here as editorial illustration. The photographs depict the actual White House, rather than a facility associated with this project.
Explore the history
The White House Historical Association and the National Park Service offer extensive information about the building, its occupants, and its place in American history.
Two centuries of public history.
Presidential leadership changes. The obligation to the Constitution and the American public remains.
The Administration