Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:32 PM
hlthe2b (84,283 posts)
WAPO: A look inside Biden's Oval Office (here explains the paintings & busts already displayed)
EVERYTHING was swapped out today...If you saw the brief press opportunity with Biden earlier this afternoon in the oval office, you saw the bust behind the resolute desk and the photos. That is Cesar Chavez. Eleanor Roosevelt also appears nearby
President Biden has filled the Oval Office with images of American leaders and icons, focusing the room around massive portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt that hangs across from the Resolute Desk. It is a clear nod to a president who helped the country through significant crises, a challenge Biden now also faces.
-snip-- Some are paired, with paintings of President Thomas Jefferson and former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton hung near each other — the two men frequently disagreed and were placed together to illustrate the benefits that come from differing views. Biden’s office said the paintings were twinned “As hallmarks of how differences of opinion, expressed within the guardrails of the Republic, are essential to democracy.” 
Busts of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy flank a fireplace in the office. Biden often refers to the impact that both men made on the country as part of the Civil Rights movement. Biden is also nodding to segments of the Democratic Party’s base via historic references. Behind the Resolute desk is a bust of Cesar Chavez. The office also includes busts of Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt and sculpture by Allan Houser of the Chiricahua Apache tribe that once belonged to the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) — the first Japanese-American elected to both houses of Congress. A painting of Benjamin Franklin is intended to represent Biden’s interest in following science. The painting is stationed near a moon rock set on a bookshelf that is intended to remind Americans of the ambition and accompaniments of earlier generations. President Trump’s light gold drapes have been replaced with a different, darker shade of gold that hung in President Bill Clinton’s Oval Office. The dark blue rug was also in the office during the Clinton administration., 
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Author | Time | Post |
 WAPO: A look inside Biden's Oval Office (here explains the paintings & busts already displayed) (Original post) |
hlthe2b | Jan 20 | OP |
| oldtime dfl_er | Jan 20 | #1 | |
| hlthe2b | Jan 20 | #3 | |
| Submariner | Jan 20 | #4 | |
| hlthe2b | Jan 20 | #6 | |
| lagomorph777 | Jan 21 | #34 | |
| KY_EnviroGuy | Jan 21 | #39 | |
| lagomorph777 | Jan 21 | #41 | |
| marble falls | Feb 25 | #51 | |
| lagomorph777 | Feb 25 | #52 | |
| marble falls | Feb 25 | #53 | |
| SunStar | Jan 20 | #10 | |
| Liberal In Texas | Jan 21 | #23 | |
| Duppers | Jan 21 | #29 | |
| lagomorph777 | Jan 21 | #35 | |
| Duppers | Jan 21 | #42 | |
| SheltieLover | Jan 20 | #2 | |
| nature-lover | Jan 20 | #5 | |
| Duppers | Jan 21 | #31 | |
| yonder | Jan 20 | #7 | |
| oldtime dfl_er | Jan 20 | #11 | |
| bdamomma | Jan 21 | #33 | |
| Hortensis | Jan 20 | #8 | |
| hlthe2b | Jan 20 | #9 | |
| Duppers | Jan 21 | #30 | |
| hlthe2b | Jan 21 | #32 | |
| Duppers | Jan 21 | #38 | |
| Duppers | Jan 21 | #48 | |
| bdamomma | Jan 21 | #36 | |
| PatSeg | Jan 21 | #45 | |
| question everything | Jan 20 | #12 | |
| 3catwoman3 | Jan 20 | #13 | |
| Klaralven | Jan 20 | #17 | |
| 3catwoman3 | Jan 21 | #18 | |
| Klaralven | Jan 21 | #22 | |
| 3catwoman3 | Jan 21 | #44 | |
| onetexan | Jan 21 | #24 | |
| PatSeg | Jan 21 | #46 | |
| Captain_New_York | Jan 20 | #14 | |
| Wounded Bear | Jan 20 | #15 | |
| Renew Deal | Jan 20 | #16 | |
| Cha | Jan 21 | #20 | |
| Cha | Jan 21 | #19 | |
| onetexan | Jan 21 | #26 | |
| Cha | Jan 21 | #49 | |
| Hekate | Jan 21 | #21 | |
| moonscape | Jan 21 | #25 | |
| Roisin Ni Fiachra | Jan 21 | #27 | |
| SKKY | Jan 21 | #28 | |
| bdamomma | Jan 21 | #37 | |
| SKKY | Jan 21 | #43 | |
| KY_EnviroGuy | Jan 21 | #40 | |
| PatSeg | Jan 21 | #47 | |
| JoanDown | Feb 24 | #50 |
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:33 PM
oldtime dfl_er (6,604 posts)
1. I know it's petty but
Response to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #1)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:35 PM
hlthe2b (84,283 posts)
3. Those were Clintons, as was the blue rug. He will get to request his own choice for both to be made
Response to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #1)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:38 PM
Submariner (11,253 posts)
4. I have to agree with you
Response to Submariner (Reply #4)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:39 PM
hlthe2b (84,283 posts)
6. The gold drapes were Clintons. Trump's slightly lighter yellow gold drapes were removed.
Response to Submariner (Reply #4)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:26 AM
lagomorph777 (21,065 posts)
34. There are some nasty stains on the wall and moulding behind the MLK bust.
Response to lagomorph777 (Reply #34)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:43 AM
KY_EnviroGuy (12,579 posts)
39. Perhaps the mark of Big Macs thrown in anger.
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KY..........
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Response to KY_EnviroGuy (Reply #39)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:54 AM
lagomorph777 (21,065 posts)
41. Pretty much what it looks like.
Response to lagomorph777 (Reply #34)
Thu Feb 25, 2021, 09:41 AM
marble falls (37,765 posts)
51. There's a door there. The stain is from people shutting the door and not using the door knob.
Response to marble falls (Reply #51)
Thu Feb 25, 2021, 09:42 AM
lagomorph777 (21,065 posts)
52. Ah thanks - that's the hidden door?
Response to lagomorph777 (Reply #52)
Thu Feb 25, 2021, 09:44 AM
marble falls (37,765 posts)
53. Other than the big ol' door knob it looks very well hidden.
Response to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #1)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:49 PM
SunStar (66 posts)
10. Looking at the Oval Offices they have color photos of....
Response to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #1)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 07:36 AM
Liberal In Texas (10,595 posts)
23. I totally agree the gold curtains have to go. They're tacky and a symbol of the way
Response to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #1)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 08:43 AM
Duppers (21,592 posts)
29. Speaking of gold...
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Here's Nixon's 1969 version.
Yes, yuck. Those sofas too 
But, forgive me, I'm just a critic of most of the Presidents' choices. Plus, I hate most, but not all wallpaper. |
Response to Duppers (Reply #29)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:28 AM
lagomorph777 (21,065 posts)
35. Wallpaper is an abomination. I've spent many miserable hours removing it.
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I finally realized it makes more sense to just paint over it.
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Response to lagomorph777 (Reply #35)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 10:04 AM
Duppers (21,592 posts)
42. Once had a long hallway coming in our front door...
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that one of our dogs loved to rub against its walls as she walked thru when she was wet from rain or dirty before I could dry her. Yuck! You can imagine what the wall began to look like.
So, I "papered" that hallway in a realistic looking, light beige vinyl grasscloth. Perfect solution as it was so easy to wipe clean & was a perfect neural background for pictures. (& Yep, I really love dogs.  )
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Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:34 PM
SheltieLover (19,166 posts)
2. Pure Class! 😍
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Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:38 PM
5. Filled with the likenesses of admirable leaders. Glad portrait of Andrew Jackson has been removed.
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:40 PM
yonder (6,155 posts)
7. Things look refreshingly different but whether old or new....ditch the drapes.
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:40 PM
Hortensis (44,180 posts)
8. For those interested, this article shows/discusses previous offices.
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 05:42 PM
hlthe2b (84,283 posts)
9. I really like the wallpaper. The striped paper that Trump had was gawd-awful
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #9)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 08:50 AM
Duppers (21,592 posts)
30. Careful
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That was Obama's.
I had just posted above that I hate most, but not all wallpaper. 👍 |
Response to Duppers (Reply #30)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:20 AM
hlthe2b (84,283 posts)
32. Well, there were photos of it with Trump--that's why I edited it from assuming Obama, but regardless
Response to hlthe2b (Reply #32)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 12:34 PM
Duppers (21,592 posts)
48. Yep, they both used it.
Response to Duppers (Reply #30)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:35 AM
bdamomma (60,499 posts)
36. I like that colour for drapes
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but hey it's not my office.
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Response to Duppers (Reply #30)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 11:27 AM
PatSeg (36,962 posts)
45. I like the wallpaper
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 07:36 PM
question everything (40,523 posts)
12. Always amazing how the whole place can be replaced in less than 24 hours
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 07:51 PM
3catwoman3 (16,475 posts)
13. ITA - The gold drapes have got to go.
Response to Klaralven (Reply #17)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 12:42 AM
3catwoman3 (16,475 posts)
18. Understood. For me, they are just too reminiscent...
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...of the previous occupant. I will hope that Joe using this color can wipe out the other association -
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(Plus, I am just not a fan of that general color family.) |
Response to 3catwoman3 (Reply #18)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 07:21 AM
22. The walls, drapes and furniture colors are too reminiscent of "old hotel room".
Response to Klaralven (Reply #22)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 11:21 AM
3catwoman3 (16,475 posts)
44. I looked thru the pictures in the link...
Response to 3catwoman3 (Reply #13)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 07:38 AM
24. yes the blue rug is gorgeous. Drapes can be changed although i'm all good for the time being given
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they're recycled. Everything else is perfect - each piece of artwork has so much meaning for inspiration. An office very fitting for the Leader of the Free World.
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Response to onetexan (Reply #24)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 11:31 AM
PatSeg (36,962 posts)
46. And what is important
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 08:31 PM
Captain_New_York (129 posts)
14. Love the painting The Avenue in the Rain
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 08:36 PM
Wounded Bear (43,355 posts)
15. So glad that Jackson is gone...
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Wed Jan 20, 2021, 08:39 PM
Renew Deal (79,262 posts)
16. He needs an Obama painting.
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Response to Renew Deal (Reply #16)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 12:56 AM
Cha (269,378 posts)
20. That should be coming out of
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hiding forthwith!
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Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 12:54 AM
Cha (269,378 posts)
19. Beautiful & Cozy! No More Hawking BEANS
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from the Oval Office Desk!
TY |
Response to Cha (Reply #19)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 07:43 AM
26. In deed. Not to mention the historicity of the office - so many decisions have & continue to be made
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impacting the fate of the nation & fate of the world within those hallowed walls. Huge sigh of relief we are now in good hands, and at least for the next 4 years we can sleep better.
Aloha Cha. Well we did it! I've been a bit sleep deprived as of late w work & all that's gone on till Biden was sworn in. Now that he & Kamala are, & our new 3 senators ensconced in the senate i hope we can all decompress a bit. BTW that Jen Psaki is a pistol! Just saw her again on Morning Joe - sharp and spunky and everything we need in a bonafide Press Secretary  .
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Response to onetexan (Reply #26)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 03:18 PM
Cha (269,378 posts)
49. Aloha, onetexan! Well said
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about the Oval Office.
Yes, We Did! Yesterday was Magical After All the Work across our Nation that actually went into leading up to that Day! January 20, 2021. Good to hear about Jen Psaki.. I figured she would be great!  
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Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 01:28 AM
Hekate (67,237 posts)
21. I really like it, mostly because it was stripped of everything Trump
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Joe will do good deeds there.
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Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 07:41 AM
moonscape (3,311 posts)
25. Aren't those the gold curtains Trump got, or,swapped out, to
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 08:03 AM
Roisin Ni Fiachra (1,256 posts)
27. Bobby Kennedy! I like Joe Biden more every day.
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 08:05 AM
28. I hate Donald Trump for ruining the color gold for me...
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 09:54 AM
KY_EnviroGuy (12,579 posts)
40. Those photos will give Rethugs an instant wedgie......
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and cause spasmodic clutching of the pearls.
What's important is for President Biden and Vice President Harris, their cabinet and staff to have a comfortable work space for the massive tasks at hand. It's their right to design it as they wish. KY......... |
Response to hlthe2b (Original post)
Thu Jan 21, 2021, 11:40 AM
PatSeg (36,962 posts)
47. I love that the most dominant picture is of FDR
