The East Wing gave women space to thrive in the White House — here's why

First intended as an entrance for social events, the East Wing became the first lady's office space. Historians say the shift ...

The East Wing demolition was ‘jarring.’ But a White House history buff sees a silver lining

Stewart McLaurin knew it was coming. But the president of the White House Historical Association says it was still “jarring” ...

The White House’s East Wing is now demolished. Here’s what was lost

Amid the rubble and rancor memorializing where the East Wing of the White House once stood, President Donald Trump and his team are trying to dig out. Public outrage has been piling up over the sudden ...

Critics question whether White House, contractors 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition

Critics are questioning if the demolition of the White House East Wing adhered to federal health and safety standards, ...

The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here’s a look at some of the history made there.

Betty Ford reportedly said that if the White House West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing — the ...

Rubble of the White House's East Wing trucked to golf course

While the East Wing of the White House was once steeped in history, it's now just a pile of rubble. And those ruins are ...

A Look Back at the White House East Wing

Lorenzo Winslow, the White House architect in the 1930s, designed and oversaw the construction of the East Wing and the ...
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East Wing was ‘heart’ of the White House for first ladies

Betty Ford reportedly said that if the White House West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing — the traditional power center for first ladies — is the “heart.” ...

Poll: Americans disapprove of Trump's White House ballroom project — and East Wing demolition — by a more than 2-to-1 margin

Over the last week, President Trump has completely demolished the old East Wing of the White House in order to make way for ...

East Wing demo to make way for Trump’s ballroom took many by surprise: Editorial Board Roundtable

President Donald Trump has long objected to having to put up tents on the White House lawn for big events, and in July, his ...