The White House East Wing through the years: Famous moments in its history

When the White House East Wing was demolished this week -- with it went more than a century of American history. Home to the first lady's official office, a movie theater and even a hidden bunker underneath, the East Wing was leveled to make way for President Donald Trump's new $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom.
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The East Wing of the White House has been demolished. Here’s a look at its history

Several preservation groups have expressed concern in recent weeks about the project, which is the first major change to the exterior of the White House in 83 years.

Democrats, liberal media figures fume over Trump demolishing White House East Wing for ballroom

Top Democrats and media figures condemned President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction after crews bulldozed the East Wing on Monday.

Fact Check: Plaque Quoting FDR About 'House Owned By All The American People' Was NOT In White House East Wing -- At FDR Memorial

Was a plaque quoting President Franklin D. Roosevelt about "a house owned by all the American people" torn down by the demolition of the East Wing of the White House? No, that's not true: The FDR quote is engraved
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