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Biden's West Wing has a moon rock, a rugby ball and homemade cookies

The White House's latest tenant invited over Architectural Digest magazine for a rare and personal look at his version of the Oval Office.
U.S. President Joe Biden is seen in the White House Oval Office of in January 2021 in Washington, D.C., as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on.

One of the perks of the presidency is getting to personalize the Oval Office. President Joe Biden shared his take on the executive West Wing nook in a rare video tour for Architectural Digest magazine.

"I chose the things that sort of represent why I got into public life to begin with," the president said in the video published.

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