What was the original purpose of what later became the White House Gift Shop?

The intersection of government and retail creates fascinating historical landmarks. One such example is the White House Gift Shop, which has a surprising origin story that many citizens don't know about. Test your knowledge about this unique government retail operation that has become both a tourist attraction and a collector's destination for official presidential memorabilia and commemorative items.

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It began as a Secret Service flower fund in the 1940s for funerals of agents killed in the line of duty
It was established by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt as a means to sell American-made crafts during the Great Depression
It started as President Truman's initiative to sell surplus White House furniture and renovation materials to the public
It was created by Congress in 1950 as a fundraising mechanism for White House preservation efforts