Green Room

The green room is one of the three states rooms. It is used for small receptions, and guests are served cocktails here while they wait for the President and First Lady to arrive.

History:Florence Harding conducted afternoon teas for wounded servicemen here, a tradition that continues today.

Blue Room

The Blue Room is one of the three states room, and it is known for using various shades of blue, and its distinct oval shape. It is where the President formally receives guests.

History: Grover Cleveland wed
Frances Folsom in this room on June 2, 1886.

Red Room

One of the three state reception rooms located in the White House. It is historically decorated in shades of red and has served many purposes, including being used as an area for small dinner parties and as a music parlor.

History: President Hayes lost the popular and electoral vote in 1876 to Samuel Tilden, but Congress overturned the election in favor of Hayes. President Grant was worried that there would be a great disruption from crowds at Hayes's inauguration so he was inaugurated at night in the Red Room.