White House 2010 South Portico Ornament

Perhaps the most recognized home in the United States (and the world) is the White House in Washington, DC. The South Portico addition to the White House was constructed in 1824 and was true to the original Federal design. South Portico is the “round” entrance.

Through the years, the South Portico has been used for many occasions, such as Roosevelt’s inaugural address in 1945. The porch and portico are often used as an entrance for visiting dignitaries after a ceremony on the South Lawn and the south side of the house is reportedly where the President’s bedroom is. The red ribbon surrounding the ornament is symbolic of supporting a more conservative republic.