Map Room, Historic monitoring room in White House, United States
This ground floor chamber contains maps, Georgian wood panels, and Chippendale furniture pieces arranged around a central gathering area.
Franklin D. Roosevelt transformed this former cloakroom into a strategic command center for monitoring World War II operations in 1942.
The room reflects presidential decision-making processes through different periods, from wartime strategy to modern diplomatic meetings.
The Map Room now serves as a venue for presidential television interviews, small receptions, and diplomatic discussions away from the Oval Office.
National Geographic provided specialized wall-mounted cabinets with rolling maps that leaders used to track global military movements.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Part of: White House
GPS coordinates: 38.89760,-77.03670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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