This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the East Wing Receiving Hall was taken in March 1972 by Victor Boswell, Joseph H. Bailey, Robert S. Oakes, and Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The East Wing was constructed in 1942 during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. At the time, the East Wing housed wartime offices, but President Roosevelt hoped to eventually use the space as a museum for White House artifacts. Since the 1940s, the East Wing has also been used by first ladies, but it was Rosalynn Carter who established the Office of the First Lady in 1977. The East Wing Receiving Hall is among the offices designated to the first lady.

This photograph of the Oval Office was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The Oval Office, along with the rest of the West Wing, was built during the Theodore Roosevelt renovation in 1902. In administrations prior, the president's office was located within the Executive Mansion. Hanging above the fireplace is Charles Willson Peale's portrait of President George Washington.

This photograph of the Oval Office was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The Oval Office, along with the rest of the West Wing, was built during the Theodore Roosevelt renovation in 1902. In administrations prior, the president's office was located within the Executive Mansion. Hanging above the fireplace is Charles Willson Peale's portrait of President George Washington.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. Located on the State Floor of the White House, the Cross Hall runs the length of the Executive Mansion and offers views of the East, Red, Green, and Blue Rooms. This photograph was captured outside the State Dining Room looking east toward the East Room. The official portrait of First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower by Thomas Edgar Stevens can be seen hanging on the left.

This photograph of the Oval Office was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The Oval Office, along with the rest of the West Wing, was built during the Theodore Roosevelt renovation in 1902. In administrations prior, the president's office was located within the Executive Mansion. Hanging above the fireplace is Charles Willson Peale's portrait of President George Washington.

This photograph of the Blue Room was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The photograph was taken in the Cross Hall and captures the Blue Room through the connecting doorway. The presidential seal is displayed above the entrance to the Blue Room. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree. The Cross Hall runs the length of the Executive Mansion and also offers views of the East, Red, and Green Rooms and the State Dining Room.

This photograph of the Blue Room was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree.

This photograph of the East Sitting Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. 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.

This photograph of the East Sitting Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. 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.

This photograph of the Blue Room was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The photograph was taken in the Cross Hall and captures the Blue Room through the connecting doorway. The presidential seal is displayed above the entrance to the Blue Room. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree. The Cross Hall runs the length of the Executive Mansion and also offers views of the East, Red, and Green Rooms and the State Dining Room.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. Located on the State Floor of the White House, the Cross Hall runs the length of the Executive Mansion and offers views of the East, Red, Green, and Blue Rooms. This photograph was captured outside the State Dining Room looking east toward the East Room. The official portrait of First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower by Thomas Edgar Stevens can be seen hanging on the left.

This photograph of the Blue Room was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree.

This photograph of the Blue Room was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The photograph was taken in the Cross Hall and captures the Blue Room through the connecting doorway. The presidential seal is displayed above the entrance to the Blue Room. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree. The Cross Hall runs the length of the Executive Mansion and also offers views of the East, Red, and Green Rooms and the State Dining Room.

This photograph of the East Sitting Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. 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.

This photograph of the East Sitting Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. 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.

This photograph of the Cross Hall was taken in June 1972 by Joseph H. Bailey during the Richard M. Nixon administration. Located on the State Floor of the White House, the Cross Hall runs the length of the Executive Mansion and offers views of the East, Red, Green, and Blue Rooms. This photograph was captured outside the State Dining Room looking east toward the East Room. The official portrait of First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower by Thomas Edgar Stevens can be seen hanging on the left.

This photograph of the Treaty Room was taken in March 1979 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey. The Treaty Room is located on the Second Floor of the White House and is used as the president’s private study where the commander-in-chief can analyze reports, hold private meetings, edit speeches, and host family gatherings. It is one of the most historic rooms in the house, bearing witness to the signing of the peace protocol between Spain and United States in 1898, the Limited Nuclear Test Ban between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1963, and is possibly where President James Monroe composed the Monroe Doctrine. It has also served as the Cabinet Room for various administrations including for presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, and William McKinley.

This photograph of the Treaty Room was taken in March 1979 by National Geographic photographer Joseph H. Bailey. The Treaty Room is located on the Second Floor of the White House and is used as the president’s private study where the commander-in-chief can analyze reports, hold private meetings, edit speeches, and host family gatherings. It is one of the most historic rooms in the house, bearing witness to the signing of the peace protocol between Spain and United States in 1898, the Limited Nuclear Test Ban between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1963, and is possibly where President James Monroe composed the Monroe Doctrine. It has also served as the Cabinet Room for various administrations including for presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, and William McKinley.