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Trump decorated the Oval Office with hand-me-downs from past presidents - here's exactly what he's used, from which of his predecessors

Feb 25, 2018, 21:37 IST

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• Donald Trump's Oval Office features a hodgepodge of different design elements from previous presidents.

• In modern times, many new presidents have redesigned the room.

• Trump's space features everything from a rug designed by First Lady Nancy Reagan and curtains that hung during the administration of Bill Clinton.


Donald Trump is bipartisan when it comes to the design of the Oval Office.

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If you take a close look at photos of the Oval Office over the years, you'll find that Trump has borrowed a number of design elements from his predecessors.

That's nothing new. Dwight Eisenhower and Jimmy Carter both skipped the redecorating phase that typically follows a new president's ascension to the White House. Even Ronald Reagan didn't break out his interior designs until his second term.

Still, most modern presidents have redesigned the space to fit their own tastes - and political allegiances. They've switched out the drapes, rug, chairs, and desk, brought in new artwork, and adopted fresh color schemes.

With that in mind, here's a look at some of the objects Trump's borrowed from previous presidents:

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