The Presidential “Resolute Desk” Designed By Victorian Era Master Carpenter William Evenden. Many presidents have used the Resolute desk in the Oval Office or the their study in the Residence. It was made from the timbers of HMS Resolute, an abandoned British ship discovered by an American vessel and returned to the Queen of England as a token of friendship and goodwill . . . read full blog post at http://firstchoiceind.net/blog/?p=8508
