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Executive Office of the President
Executive branch organization supporting the U.S. president
Organization details
- Origin
- Created in 1939 under Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Type
- United States federal executive organization
- Includes
- White House Office; Office of Management and Budget and other entities
- Function
- Administrative, budgetary, policy and communications support to the president
The Executive Office of the President is the group of federal offices and agencies that supports the U.S. president.
Creation and organization
The Executive Office of the President (EOP) was created in 1939. It includes the White House Office as well as specialized organizations such as the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
Presidential staffing
The Office of Presidential Personnel operates within the White House staffing system and recruits candidates for appointments. This is different from the independent Office of Personnel Management, which administers civilian civil-service policies.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.