• East Sitting Hall, John F. Kennedy Administration
    Robert L. Knudsen
    refurbishment
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    This photograph of the East Sitting Hall, also known as the Monroe Hall, was taken on May 3, 1962 by Robert L. Knudsen. The photo shows French interior designer Stéphane Boudin’s elaborate window treatment and the Monroe center table in place. The hall, located on the east end of the Second Floor in the Executive Mansion, is recognizable for its grand, arched window that is identical to the one in the West Sitting Hall on the opposite end of the house. The hall is located just outside of the Lincoln Bedroom.
  • East Sitting Hall, Carter Administration
    Steve Raymer
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Steve Raymer, shows the East Sitting Hall as it appeared in August 1978, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The East Sitting Hall is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. Before the President's offices were moved to the West Wing in 1902, clerks, government officials, and newspaper reporters waited in the East Sitting Hall in hopes of an audience with the president. Located just outside the Lincoln Bedroom, the East Sitting Hall now serves as an informal living area for guests of the First Family.
  • East Sitting Hall, Carter Administration
    Steve Raymer
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Steve Raymer, shows the East Sitting Hall as it appeared in August 1978, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The East Sitting Hall is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. Before the President's offices were moved to the West Wing in 1902, clerks, government officials, and newspaper reporters waited in the East Sitting Hall in hopes of an audience with the president. Located just outside the Lincoln Bedroom, the East Sitting Hall now serves as an informal living area for guests of the First Family.
  • East Sitting Hall, Carter Administration
    Steve Raymer
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Steve Raymer, shows the East Sitting Hall as it appeared in August 1978, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The East Sitting Hall is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. Before the President's offices were moved to the West Wing in 1902, clerks, government officials, and newspaper reporters waited in the East Sitting Hall in hopes of an audience with the president. Located just outside the Lincoln Bedroom, the East Sitting Hall now serves as an informal living area for guests of the First Family.
  • East Sitting Hall, Carter Administration
    Steve Raymer
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Steve Raymer, shows the East Sitting Hall as it appeared in August 1978, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The East Sitting Hall is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. Before the President's offices were moved to the West Wing in 1902, clerks, government officials, and newspaper reporters waited in the East Sitting Hall in hopes of an audience with the president. Located just outside the Lincoln Bedroom, the East Sitting Hall now serves as an informal living area for guests of the First Family.
  • East Sitting Hall, Carter Administration
    Steve Raymer
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Steve Raymer, shows the East Sitting Hall as it appeared in August 1978, during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The East Sitting Hall is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion. Before the President's offices were moved to the West Wing in 1902, clerks, government officials, and newspaper reporters waited in the East Sitting Hall in hopes of an audience with the president. Located just outside the Lincoln Bedroom, the East Sitting Hall now serves as an informal living area for guests of the First Family.
  • Ford Family Portrait
    David Hume Kennerly
    East Sitting Hall
    Second Floor
    First Family
    pets
    portrait
    This photographic portrait of President Gerald R. Ford and his family was taken in the East Sitting Hall. The children of President Ford and First Lady Betty Ford stand behind their parents. From left: Susan Ford, Steve Ford, Jack Ford, Mike Ford, and Mike's wife, Gayle Ann Ford. President and Mrs. Ford's loyal Golden Retriever, Liberty, sits in front of the group. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    First Family
    East Sitting Hall
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen showing Wallace and Reasoner the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is joined by creator and producer Don Hewitt and members of the crew in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is joined by creator and producer Don Hewitt and members of the crew in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon smiles from a chair in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon smiles from a chair in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is joined by creator and producer Don Hewitt in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is joined by creator and producer Don Hewitt in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    First Family
    East Sitting Hall
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen showing Wallace and Reasoner the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    First Family
    East Sitting Hall
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen showing Wallace and Reasoner the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is joined by producer and creator Don Hewitt, center, in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    press
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon sits with producer and creator Don Hewitt in the East Sitting Hall. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.
  • Behind-the-Scenes of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" Tour
    James E. Russell
    Second Floor
    East Sitting Hall
    press
    First Family
    This behind-the-scenes photograph of Tricia Nixon's "60 Minutes" tour of the White House was taken on April 25, 1970 by James E. Russell. Nixon, the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, guided reporters Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace through the living quarters used by the First Family, including rooms not often seen by the public. In this photograph, Nixon is seen in the East Sitting Hall, located on the Second Floor, during filming. The tour was broadcast on May 26, 1970.