Joni Stevens, who worked for Nixon and former First Lady Betty Ford before serving in the White House Military Office, shared that during the George H.W. Bush administration, additional bookcases were added to showcase the office, dating back to George Washington’s inauguration.

As the walls come down on the part of the White House that’s been synonymous with American first ladies for decades, Melania Trump has remained silent.

Photos of the demolition of the East Wing at the White House have reportedly gone viral on social media. The company involved in the demolition, ACECO, has had to take down its website after

What is the East Wing? The modern version of the East Wing was added to the White House in 1942. It had been the traditional location for the first lady’s offices until demolition began this week