It may come as no surprise that Trump himself was personally involved in decisions regarding the work. After all, he is a former real estate mogul who was known for his attention to detail on his construction projects, CNN said.
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Historic metal gadgets and Native American pottery now stand in their stead. To varying degrees, each president puts his own imprint on this celebrated workspace. Even the smallest change — Obama's penholder, for example — is closely watched for symbolism.
While recent presidents have each done a big overhaul upon taking office, Obama decided against major redecorating. It would have struck a sour note in a time of economic distress. But over his first year in the White House, the office has come to reflect his tastes. The table behind Obama's desk is full of family photos — a wedding picture, shots of his girls as toddlers, a picture from the day he announced for president and more — photos that he says remind him "why I'm doing what I'm doing.
To find the lost Franklin expedition that disappeared in during an exploration into the Arctic. The HMS Resolute quickly became ice-locked and the crew abandoned ship in In a stroke of good luck , American ship captain, James Buddington, discovered it during a whaling trip and returned both the ship and crew to the United States once the ice melted. It was a gift from the queen. Library of Congress. Rescued from the sea, American shipyards repaired the vessel and sailed it back across the Atlantic to give to England.
At a time when U. It was first brought to President Hayes. What began as wood scraps became elaborate desk panels with carved medallion portraits of Her Majesty and the President of the United States, as well as two male and female hands grasping each other — cementing goodwill between the two countries. Hayes in to thank America for its help in searching for the Franklin expedition. He had panels installed to hide his diagnosis. Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to modify the desk.
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