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Invitation to view the Presidential Suite, which was redecorated for the sixth time in 1978. Although the rehabilitation project had been completed in late September, the press and social party did not take place until October in order to accommodate…

Black and white photograph depicting the living room of the Presidential Suite at The Waldorf Towers in 1969. This room was decorated in the style of the Oval Room of The White House, including the yellow color scheme originally chosen by Dolly…

Black and white photograph depicting the gold oval mirror and eagle-based table in the reception hall of the Presidential Suite, date unknown. These pieces were donated to The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel by President Ronald Reagan.

Black and white photograph depicting the Presidential flag above the Park Avenue entrance to The Waldorf, date unknown. The Presidential flag is the same size as the American flag (20-by-30 feet as opposed to the standard 12-by-18 feet of other…

Black and white photograph depicting a wicker-backed rocking chair installed in the Presidential Suite by President John F. Kennedy, date unknown.

Black and white photograph depicting Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt cutting a three-tiered birthday cake in celebration of the 59th birthday of her son, President Roosevelt. Oscar of the Waldorf officiated, and later selected this picture as one of only…

Black and white photograph depicting Oscar of the Waldorf helping eight-year-old Marjorie Hunt bake a cake for the First Lady. On March 1, 1934, the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel hosted a reception and tea celebrating the 22nd birthday of the Camp Fire…

Black and white photograph depicting Conrad Hilton with His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie and Mayor Robert F. Wagner at the Mayor's reception held at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in October, 1963.