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President Herbert Hoover memorial plaque
Black and white photograph depicting the plaque placed at the entrance to the Waldorf Towers by the New York Community Trust in 1965. This bronze plaque honors President Herbert Hoover and designates the Waldorf Towers as Hoover's residence from…

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

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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.

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Color photograph depicting a plaque with the names of thirteen notable guests of the Presidential Suite. Created in 1978 on the occasion of a rehabilitation of the space, this plaque is nine inches by fifteen inches and made out of satin brass.

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"Enjoying his recent stay in the Royal Suite of The Waldorf Towers, Sandy, the co-star of Broadway's successful play "Annie," is shown with owner/trainer Bill Berloni while officially pawing the registration card." January 27, 1978

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Senator Barack Obama photographed entering the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 2008.

Thank you note from Allan Hoover, son of President Herbert Hoover, 1964
Letter from Allan Hoover, son of President Herbert Hoover, to Frank G. Wangeman, General Manager of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. The younger Hoover expresses appreciation on behalf of himself and his brother for the constant friendliness and devoted…

The Duchess of Windsor arrives at the Waldorf Towers
Black and white photograph depicting the Duchess of Windsor arriving with one of her pugs at the Waldorf Towers, date unknown.
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