Feb 2, 2009: Resolute Desk

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I was fortunate enough to spend about 6 years working within a few feet of this desk. A few more fun facts....This is not a replica desk. The replicas that were talked about in previous posts were made for presidential libraries. The picture above is from the Clinton Oval Office. The previous post about the desk being raised 3 inches for President Reagan is correct. The panel on the front of the desk is not original to the desk. This was added for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This was put there, at his request, because he did not want people to see the condition of his legs due to his paralysis. The panel is hinged and there is a lever to open and close it for air circulation. If you remember the historic pictures of JFK junior and his sister playing under the desk, shows it opened.