President Barack Obama walks to the podium for a statement to the media in the Rose Garden in the White House, Aug. 7, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
President Barack Obama walks to the podium for a statement to the media in the Rose Garden in the White House, Aug. 7, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)
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The Rose Garden


In 1913, First Lady Ellen Wilson began planting roses in the garden adjoining the Colonnade, and the Rose Garden was born. It was redesigned during the Kennedy Administration to serve as a Presidential reception area. When weather permits, the President’s bill signings, press conferences and diplomatic receptions take place here.