Green Room, State room in White House, Washington, D.C., US
The Green Room measures 28 by 22.5 feet with six doors and features traditional green silk wall coverings, period furniture, and Federal-style architectural elements.
James Monroe established the Green Room's name and function in 1818, transforming it into a card room with adjustable candelabrum and green silk decorations.
The room displays significant artwork, including Henry Ossawa Tanner's 'Sand Dunes at Sunset, Atlantic City', the first African American painting in the White House collection.
The Green Room serves as one of three state parlors where guests gather for cocktails before formal dinners and participates in small receptions throughout the year.
Willie Lincoln's body was placed in state in the Green Room in 1862, while his mother Mary Todd Lincoln remained too distraught to enter the room.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Part of: White House
GPS coordinates: 38.89750,-77.03640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:34
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