India, Aug. 1 -- The White House has announced plans to build a new ballroom alongside a reconstructed East Wing.
The new addition was required because the White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building entrance.
The White House State Ballroom will be built in approximately 90,000 square feet of ornately designed and carefully crafted space, with a seated capacity of 650 people - a significant increase from the 200-person seated capacity in the East Room.
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