Lorenzo Winslow, the White House architect in the 1930s, designed and oversaw the construction of the East Wing and the bunker, as well as other features of the modern-day White House, including the balcony and major interior reconstruction during Harry Truman’s presidency.

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.” That “heart” beat for more than 100 years as first ladies and their teams worked from their East Wing offices on everything from stopping drug abuse and

Demolition of the White House’s East Wing, itself a source of multiple controversies for more than 200 years, was completed Thursday. Excavators were spotted starting Monday tearing it apart. It was home to first lady Melania Trump’s office,

According to the White House Historical Association, the East Terrace served as a visitors entrance, as seen in archival images. In 1942, the East Wing replaced the East Terrace, primarily as a cover for an underground bunker built below the building, according to the White House.

The demolition of the East Wing is underway, but as estimated costs rise, who is footing the bill to build the ballroom?