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White House tent usage

The White House using temporary tents for large formal events, including state dinners, and the debate over building a permanent ballroom.

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Jan 13, 2026
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Which White House administrations have used tents for official events?

Tents erected on the South Lawn have been a recurring solution for U.S. presidents who needed more capacity for official entertaining: multiple recent administrations — notably Barack Obama and Joe Bi...

Jan 14, 2026

When has the White House used tents for inaugural celebrations or balls?

The White House has long relied on temporary tents on its grounds to expand capacity for large formal events—most commonly state dinners—dating at least as far back as a 1976 state dinner for Queen El...