Say Something Real

By Michelle Bryant

Michelle Bryant

History is not merely the tapestry of our past; it is the foundation upon which our identities and communities are built. So, when news broke that President Donald Trump authorized the demolition of the East Wing of the White House—including two of the grounds’ storied magnolia trees- one could not help but ask: Did this really just happen?

The East Wing of the White House was built in 1902. It may not be as old as the mansion’s original structure, spanning construction between 1792 and 1800, but its significance far surpasses its years. Initially added to provide additional office space and house the wartime bomb shelter, the East Wing grew to become the primary seat of power for the First Ladies of the United States.

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