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What’s Happening with the White House East Wing?
The U.S.A. is engaged in a heated debate over the demolition of the White House East Wing to make way for a new federal ballroom. Critics argue that tearing down this historic structure erases an important part of America’s heritage, while supporters claim the project will modernize the presidential complex.
America’s Historic Places under Existential Threat
Historic places come in all shapes and sizes, dotted across the landscape of the United States of America. They embody the history, culture, stories and shared experience of Americans. The recently released draft federal budget proposal for 2026 threatens the entire heritage conservation system.