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 Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees. Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama can be seen on the wall.

This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees. Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama can be seen on the wall.

This close-up photograph of the bottom of a Christmas tree 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. Christmas trees like the one captured here were accompanied by plaid presents and placed throughout both the Entrance and the Cross Halls.

This photograph of a Christmas tree in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and a variety of Christmas tree with by plaid-wrapped presents.

This photograph of the United States Marine Band performing in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees decorated with plaid ornaments.

This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees. Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama can be seen on the wall.

This close-up photograph of a Christmas tree 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. Christmas trees like the one captured here were accompanied by plaid presents and placed throughout both the Entrance and the Cross Halls.

This photograph of the Grand Staircase 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. Decorations featured around around the foot of the Grand Staircase and into the Entrance Hall below included garlands of golden doves and lights. A vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel and several Christmas trees also decorated the Entrance Hall.

This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees. Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama can be seen on the wall.

This photograph of the United States Marine Band performing in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees decorated with plaid ornaments.

This photograph of the bottom of a Christmas tree in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees like the one captured here.

This photograph of the United States Marine Band performing in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees decorated with plaid ornaments. Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Nowlin, the director of the U.S. Marine Band, is pictured by the Entrance Hall's primary Christmas tree.

This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees. Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama can be seen on the wall.

This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees. Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama can be seen on the wall.

This close-up photograph of one of the Christmas trees in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees like the one captured here.

This close-up photograph of one of the Christmas trees in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees like the one captured here. In the background, Robert McCurdy's official portrait of President Barack Obama is also pictured.

This close-up photograph of one of the Christmas trees in the Entrance Hall 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. Decorations featured in the Entrance Hall included a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel, garlands draped over doorways, and several Christmas trees like the one captured here.

This photograph of the Grand Staircase 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. Decorations featured around around the foot of the Grand Staircase and into the Entrance Hall below included garlands of golden doves and lights. A vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel and several Christmas trees also decorated the Entrance Hall.

This photograph of the Entrance Hall 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. Featured in the Entrance Hall was a vintage red truck with a stuffed teddy bear behind the wheel as well as several festive Christmas trees.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House followed by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, for a State Dinner on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, walk through the Entrance Hall of the White House ahead a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall with the Macrons. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, walk through the Entrance Hall of the White House ahead a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall with the Macrons. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive in the Entrance Hall of the White House followed by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, for a State Dinner on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, the Bidens and Macrons descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall, as seen here. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.

In this photograph President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, walk through the Entrance Hall of the White House ahead a State Dinner held in Macron's honor on December 1, 2022. Following a meeting on the Second Floor of the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden descended the Grand Staircase to the State Floor and Entrance Hall with the Macrons. The State Dinner was part of Macron's official State Visit with President Biden, and was preceded earlier in the day by a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn and a joint press conference with Biden and Macron in the East Room. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.