

Karen Hughes walking through a reception area, circa 2004
The Assistant Halls of PowerThe second floor of the West Wing houses offices for the president's staff, including various assistants, speechwriters, and the White House counsel (the president's lawyer). The occupants of this floor (and the first floor) are regularly updated in the Washington Post's "Inside the Real West Wing" and "Inside Obama's West Wing." |

Karen Hughes approaching the stairway, circa 2004

Karl Rove meeting with staff, circa 2004

A small office, circa 2004

A shared office, circa 2004

Nixon Aide Donald Rumsfeld, around 1972, looking northwest (Life - Alfred Eisenstaedt)

Nixon Aide Donald Rumsfeld, around 1972, looking southwest (Life - Alfred Eisenstaedt)