Roosevelt Room

The Roosevelt Room is a government meeting space in the West Wing near the Oval Office with a conference table seating sixteen people under artificial lighting. The room functions as a central gathering place and is furnished with traditional pieces suited for official purposes.

President Richard Nixon named this space the Roosevelt Room in 1969 to honor both Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt for their leadership contributions. The designation reflected appreciation for their roles in American history.

The room displays portraits of both Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt and serves as a recognizable space where high-level government meetings take place. The Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture reflects traditional American design principles valued in official settings.

This space serves as a preparation area where delegations ready themselves before entering the Oval Office for presidential meetings. Access is limited to guided tours of the White House, which require advance planning and security screening.

This space occupies the location where President Theodore Roosevelt first established his office during the West Wing construction in 1902. The connection to the early days of the modern presidency makes this placement historically significant.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Part of: White House

GPS coordinates: 38.89740,-77.03760

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:29