Diplomatic Reception Room, State room at White House, United States.
The Diplomatic Reception Room features an oval shape with four connecting doors leading to the Map Room, Center Hall, China Room, and South Lawn.
Originally a maintenance area, the room transformed in 1935 when Franklin Roosevelt added a chimney for broadcasting his national radio addresses.
The room displays Federal Period furnishings from 1790-1820, with pieces crafted by skilled cabinetmakers from New York and New England regions.
Foreign ambassadors enter through this ground floor room from the South Lawn to present their diplomatic credentials to the President of the United States.
The walls feature an 1834 panoramic French wallpaper depicting North American landscapes, including Niagara Falls and Boston Harbor scenes.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Part of: White House
Address: 1801 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA 20006 Washington
Opening Hours: Monday 14:30-16:30; Wednesday-Thursday 14:30-16:30
Phone: +12026820500
Website: http://dacorbacon.org
GPS coordinates: 38.89760,-77.03660
Latest update: September 18, 2025 21:40
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