This photograph of the White House Menorah was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 in the Cross Hall during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. Crafted by White House carpenters from wood recovered from the Truman Renovation, the menorah was added to the White House Collection in 2022. The 2024 holiday season marked the third time the menorah was displayed in Cross Hall.

This photograph of the North Portico was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico - an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021 - alongside smaller wreaths in the windows.

This photograph of the northern facade of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico - an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021 - alongside smaller wreaths in the windows on the north front..

This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The archways of the Ground Floor Corridor – which run the length of the Executive Mansion – were adorned with green garlands and Christmas trees, all decorated with golden ornaments and lights. Two members of the United States Marine Band performed in the Ground Floor Corridor during the press preview.

This photograph of the Library was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. A collection of small, ceramic Christmas trees decorated the Library along with jars of holiday sweets. Garland, wreathes, and multicolored lights were also placed around the room. Captured on the bookshelf is a diorama of a snowy town, complete with miniature Christmas trees and figurines of children throwing snowballs.

This close-up photograph of ceramic Christmas trees in the Library was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. A collection of small, ceramic Christmas trees -- including the two captured here -- decorated the Library along with jars of holiday sweets. Garland, wreathes, and multicolored lights were also placed around the room.

This photograph of the State Dining Room was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The State Dining Room was decorated in honor of Dr. Biden’s work with the Joining Forces initiative, represented by paper garlands constructed by families of military service members serving on the two Navy vessels sponsored by Dr. Biden: the USS Delaware and the USS Gabrielle Giffords. Also emphasizing the contributions of citizens, the trees in the State Dining Room feature self-portraits drawn by school children from across the country. The garlands and self-portraits are both captured here.

This photograph of the Gold Star Family Trees in the East Landing was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The first Christmas trees encountered on holiday tours were the Gold Star Family Trees. Named after the Gold Star Designation, these trees commemorated service members killed in action. In 2024, a tree made of six stacked golden stars was displayed in the center of the East Landing, with each star representing the six branches of the military and, on the surrounding Christmas trees, the names of fallen service members were engraved in golden star ornaments.

This photograph of the State Dining Room was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the President’s House. The State Dining Room was decorated in honor of Dr. Biden’s work with the Joining Forces initiative, represented by paper garlands constructed by families of military service members serving on the two Navy vessels sponsored by Dr. Biden: the USS Delaware and the USS Gabrielle Giffords. Also emphasizing the contributions of citizens, the trees in the State Dining Room feature self-portraits drawn by school children from across the country. The garlands and self-portraits are captured on both sides of G. P. A. Healy's portrait of President Abraham Lincoln.

This photograph of the East Entrance to the White House was taken by David Wiegold on December 2, 2024 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "A Season of Peace and Light" as the 2024 holiday theme. For President and Dr. Biden’s final winter holiday season at the White House, the décor was inspired by the spirit of goodwill and gratitude and the festive opening of the doors to the People’s House. At the East Entrance, which is where the White House tour began, visitors were welcomed with all things golden: a grand golden starburst above the entrance, golden Christmas tree lights, and golden baubles on wreathes.

This photograph was taken on First Lady Lady Bird Johnson's beautification tour of Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 21, 1965. In this photograph, Mrs. Johnson speaks at the dedication of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. During her trip, she addressed the American Institute of Park Executives and toured the Boerner Botanical Gardens. Mrs. Johnson was an environmentalist who championed beautification projects across the country, culminating in the passing of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

This lithograph of the north view of the White House was created by Edward Weber & Co. in Baltimore. A horse-drawn carriage is seen pulling up to the North Portico, which was constructed in 1829-30 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson. David d'Angers' statue of Thomas Jefferson is on the North Lawn. This lithograph was photographed by Bates Littlehales for the National Geographic Service in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This photograph of the Lincoln Bedroom was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. Located on the Second Floor of the White House, in modern times the Lincoln Bedroom is used for official and personal guests of the president’s family. In the past, it served as an office and the Cabinet Room. The room became a bedroom in the family quarters during the 1902 Theodore Roosevelt renovation. The high-back bed, known as the Lincoln Bed, was purchased for the White House by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. While it was purchased during the Lincoln administration, the bed was probably never used by President Abraham Lincoln, nor was it originally placed in this room. Repurposed during the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. In 2005, the room underwent refurbishing under the direction of First Lady Laura Bush, enhancing the historical accuracy of the room.

This photograph of the Lincoln Bedroom was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. Located on the Second Floor of the White House, in modern times the Lincoln Bedroom is used for official and personal guests of the president’s family. In the past, it served as an office and the Cabinet Room. The room became a bedroom in the family quarters during the 1902 Theodore Roosevelt renovation. The high-back bed, known as the Lincoln Bed, was purchased for the White House by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. While it was purchased during the Lincoln administration, the bed was probably never used by President Abraham Lincoln, nor was it originally placed in this room. Repurposed during the administration of President Harry S. Truman, the room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. In 2005, the room underwent refurbishing under the direction of First Lady Laura Bush, enhancing the historical accuracy of the room.

In this photograph, guests dance and mingle in the Entrance Hall following a dinner held in honor of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor on April 4, 1970. President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon hosted the formal dinner in the State Dining Room, that included after-dinner entertainment in the East Room by singer and pianist Bobby Short and singing troupe the Young Saints. In this photograph, Julie Nixon Eisenhower can be seen near the North Door, speaking with her parents' dinner guests.

This photograph of the Green Room was taken in February 1975 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It was the first room named after the color of its textiles and has Federal style furnishings. The elegant but relaxed parlor is used for small gatherings, interviews, and teas.