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The Desk That Witnessed History | Raleigh News
The Resolute Desk isn’t just furniture—it’s a historic icon that’s witnessed presidential drama, from FDR’s wartime decisions to Biden’s tender moments with his grandson. Made from timbers of the HMS Resolute, a British ship trapped in Arctic ice, it was gifted to the U.S. by Queen Victoria and became a centerpiece in the Oval Office under JFK’s widow, Jacqueline Kennedy. Every president since Jimmy Carter has used it—except George H.W. Bush, who moved it to the Treaty Room. It’s where presidents leave letters for their successors, symbolizing continuity, legacy, and the enduring bond between…
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