England and America. The visit of her majesty Queen Victoria to the Arctic ship Resolute - December 16, 1856 is an artwork by William Simpson and George Zobel. This act of diplomacy had long-lasting results: besides improving relations, upon the ship finally being put out of service, a desk was made from its wood and presented to the United States President. This Resolute desk has been a mainstay of the White House furniture for most presidents ever since.
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