Oval Office: The Office of the President The Oval Office is the president's formal workspace, where he confers with heads of state, diplomats, his staff, and other dignitaries; where he often addresses the American public and the world on television or radio; and where he deals with the issues of the day.The Oval Office in new livery, 2010View from the desk, 2010 The new rug, 2010 Barack Obama enters the Oval Office for his first full day as president, 2009Barack Obama speaking with Hillary Clinton in 2009; note the change of paintingsPresident Bush meets with President-elect Obama in 2008 The new Oval Office flooring, 2005 Lincoln BedroomThe Lincoln Bedroom is a bedroom on the second floor of the White House, part of a suite of rooms that includes the Lincoln Sitting Room and Lincoln Bath. Named for Abraham Lincoln and used by him as an office, this room is known for alleged ghost sightings. The room is best known as a guest room used by presidents to reward friends and political supporters.The Lincoln Bedroom in 2009, from inside the closet The Lincoln Bedroom in 2007, looking southwest The Lincoln Bedroom in 2007, looking northwest The Lincoln Bedroom in 2007 The Lincoln Bedroom in 2007 The Lincoln Bedroom in 2005 The Lincoln Bedroom in 2001 The Lincoln Bedroom in 1999 The Lincoln Bedroom in 1999
