Norman Rockwell's concealed White House artwork revealed

Norman Rockwell's 1943 painting depicting visitors waiting to see President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a White House waiting room has been acquired by the White House Historical Association and is now on public display at a nearby museum. The artwork, commissioned during World War II to humanize the presidency, was bought for $7.25 million, the highest price paid for a collection piece by the association. Researchers used historical records to identify the individuals in the painting, including a Navy worker and Miss America winner, and created digital interactive features to bring the scene to life. The painting highlights themes of access and transparency within the White House, reflecting broader changes in presidential communication over time.

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