What is the purpose of the oval office?

Answer 1

It's oval because that way the president can hear everything.

There are two points in an oval (or ellipse) called the focus point.

In a room such as the oval office, when standing at one of these points you can hear everything that is happening in the room because sound is bounced off the walls/ceiling sending it all to those points (basic geometry).

The president's desk is situated on one of those points meaning the president can hear whatever anyone is saying (even when whispering) so you can't "keep a secret" from the president in his office.

The mason's designed it.

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Answer 2

It's oval because that way the president can hear everything.

There are two points in an oval (or ellipse) called the focus point.

In a room such as the oval office, when standing at one of these points you can hear everything that is happening in the room because sound is bounced off the walls/ceiling sending it all to those points (basic geometry).

The president's desk is situated on one of those points meaning the president can hear whatever anyone is saying (even when whispering) so you can't "keep a secret" from the president in his office.

The mason's designed it.

Answer 3

It isn't - the White House is the building, the Oval Office is a room in it - and it actually is oval in shape. It is the Presidents own office - where he signs bills, speaks from on TV sometimes, etc.

Answer 4

Because the room is actually oval in shape. See the related link for a picture.

Answer 5

the president works there and has important meetings

Answer 6

You should have gone for broke and asked the equally difficult question "What color is the White House"? The office is oval shaped, hence the name.

Answer 7

the oval office go its name by its shape its an OVAL its the white house READ A SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK just advice k : }

Answer 8

It was built as a baroque concept and then was rebuilt by president Roosevelt after a fire had destroyed the original one in The West Wing.

Answer 9

The oval office is the President's formal work office where he meets with important people and holds court , so to speak.