President Donald Trump signed a proclamation designating the Oval Office a national monument. Under the Antiquities Act, the designation also includes the Outer Oval Office and the Cabinet Room.
The proclamation directs the secretary of the interior to develop and implement a management plan with relevant executive departments, agencies and offices, prioritizing preservation of the site.
Before substantially altering or demolishing the Oval Office, officials are to document and review it and consider alternatives. Any proposed changes to its historic character must be consistent with its national significance.
