The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.

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Story at a glance A menorah is making history at the White House. The candelabra, featuring historic wood from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., is the first menorah to ever be added to the White House ...

The menorah is made out of wood that was removed from the building during a Truman-era renovation, and becomes the first Jewish artifact to be added to the White House archives.

The menorah is located in the White House Cross Hall next to Mr Carter’s portrait. Similarly, President George W Bush held the first menorah lighting at the White House in 2001.