Presidential Symbolism

presidential-operations

Changes in the Oval Office refer to shifts in how the president’s workspace is organized, decorated, and used across administrations and crises. These changes are seldom cosme...

Celebrity Profiles

The so-called George Bush shower painting is a work that emerged from a private moment made public, turning a presidential anecdote into a lasting visual and political symbol. C...

architecture

The phrase “columns of the White House” usually refers to the iconic porticos supported by columns that frame the building&rsquos north and south facades. These elements are...

government-and-policy

The sight of a flag flying above the White House signals national ceremony, official observance, or remembrance. Understanding which flag is flown, when, and under what rules re...