The office's oval shape was inspired by the shape of the Blue Room on the first floor, according to the White House Historical Association. It was completed in 1909 under President William Taft.

The White House is citing the news outlet's decision declining to recognize the Trump administration's name change from Gulf ...

is also on this floor. The White House Archives states that the West Wing, where the president does much of his work, is on several floors of the house and includes these rooms: Oval Office ...