This photograph is of White House Executive Chef Jon Hill in the White House Kitchen was taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on September 3, 1987 at the start of his tenure. Chef Hill's time as Executive Chef was short-lived, ending in early 1988. During his time in the role, Hill oversaw the important State Visit with President Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) which resulted in the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

This photograph of White House Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin standing next to multiple trays of dyed and wooden Easter eggs in the White House Kitchen was taken by Ralph Alswang on April 8, 1998. The eggs were being dyed ahead of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. The Easter Egg Roll, which first occurred in 1878, is one of the longest-standing traditions in the White House’s history.

This photograph of White House assistant chef Cristeta "Cris" Comerford stirring sauce was taken by Tina Hager on July 17, 2002 in the White House Kitchen. Comerford prepared this sauce, alongside the six other sauces on burners in the background, for a State Dinner honoring President Aleksander Kwaśniewski of the Republic of Poland and Jolanta Kwaśniewska, the first lady of Poland. Comerford, who was named White House Executive Chef in 2005, is likely preparing the ‘BBQ Shallot Sauce’ which was served alongside smoked beef and corn polenta at the dinner.

This photograph of White House chef Hans Raffert preparing food as First Lady Rosalynn and Amy Carter, her daughter, look on was taken in the White House Kitchen on January 24, 1980. The filets to the left of Chef Raffert are prepared for a traditional beef Wellington, while he is preparing scallops for service. Raffert formed relationships with every first family he worked for, including the Carters, and prepared their Sunday dinners after church.

This photograph of President Barack Obama hugging White House butler James Ramsey was taken by Pete Souza on January 25, 2010. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, looking on, gathered with White House Residence staff in the Diplomatic Reception Room to celebrate Ramsey's retirement. Ramsey worked at the White House for thirty years, from around 1980 to 2010, and served six presidents.

This photograph is of White House Chief Floral Designer Elmer M. "Rusty" Young tending to a floral arrangement in the Flower Shop was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on August 28, 1963. Young was hired by the White House as a florist in 1953 and was later promoted to chief floral designer by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961. He was the first person to hold that position, a role he held until his retirement in 1981.

This photograph of two members of the White House Residence staff working in the Kitchen was taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on January 6, 1983. At right is head butler John H. Johnson. His colleague at left is unidentified. Johnson was promoted to head butler that year, after working at the White House since 1956. He would retire three years later in 1986.

This photograph of President Richard M. Nixon in the White House bowling alley with Residence staff member Franklin H. Blair was taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on October 8, 1969. Blair worked at the White House as both a houseman and kitchen steward from 1965 to 1980.

This photograph of White House chef Hans Raffert and butler Alfredo Saenz playing checkers in a White House kitchen was taken by David Hume Kennerly on October 18, 1975. Raffert worked at the White House for over twenty years, from 1969 until his retirement in 1992. Saenz began working at the White House around 1970 and until 1993.

This photograph of White House usher Nelson C. Pierce, Jr. with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan was taken by Pete Souza on January 4, 1987. Pierce, often referred to as "Bumpa," started working in the Office of the Chief Usher in 1961. This photograph was taken in the Diplomatic Reception Room weeks before Pierce's retirement after over 25 years of working at the White House.

This photograph of members of the White House Kitchen staff was taken by Abbie Rowe on March 21, 1952 during the Harry S. Truman administration. The four unidentified staff members are seen in the newly renovated Kitchen, located on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This photograph of members of the White House Kitchen staff was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on May 3, 1962. The group is photographed standing around a dessert dish featuring an assortment of cookies made for a luncheon held in honor of Federal Chancellor Alfons Gorbach of the Republic of Austria. From left to right are: assistant cook Raymond Jackson, assistant chef Julius Spessot, White House Executive Chef René Verdon, assistant cook Eserline Dewberry, pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat, and cook Nicanor Salvador. They are photographed in the Kitchen located on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the China Room was taken by Sharon Farmer on April 13, 1998 during the 1998 White House Easter Egg Roll. President and Mrs. Clinton are seen using computers to look at the Internet. Standing between them is Howard Lefkowitz, the vice president of business development and Internet marketing for EarthLink. Lefkowitz developed and produced the first cybercast of the White House Easter Egg Roll that occurred that day. Lefkowitz would go on to produce the cybercast for the 1999 and 2000 White House Easter Egg Roll as well.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in the China Room was taken by Sharon Farmer on April 13, 1998 during the 1998 White House Easter Egg Roll. President and Mrs. Clinton are seen using computers to look at the Internet. Standing between them is Howard Lefkowitz, the vice president of business development and Internet marketing for EarthLink. Lefkowitz developed and produced the first cybercast of the White House Easter Egg Roll that occurred that day. Lefkowitz would go on to produce the cybercast for the 1999 and 2000 White House Easter Egg Roll as well.

This composite is a compilation of materials from the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection and other sources. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. This composite may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the collection. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This composite is a compilation of photographs from the Chef Roland Mesnier Collection. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004. This composite may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the collection. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This photograph is of Army Signal Corps Officer Al Cornelius with a European war map in the White House Map Room circa 1943. The Map Room is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion and got its name during the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration when President Roosevelt used the room to monitor and intake classified information during World War II. The room was the original Situation Room. Today the room acts as a sitting room but still displays maps in homage to its origins.

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 White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, Chef Haller prepares beef Wellington. The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.

This photograph of the Vermeil 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 Vermeil Room was dedicated to floral displays. A Christmas tree decorated with red and pink ribbons and ornaments is captured next to Aaron Shikler's official portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.

This close up photograph of red silk flowers decorating a garland in the Vermeil 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 Vermeil Room was dedicated to floral displays. The garland captured here was placed on the mantel beneath Elizabeth Shoumatoff's official portrait of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.

This close up photograph of red silk flowers decorating a garland in the Vermeil 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 Vermeil Room was dedicated to floral displays. The garland captured here was placed on the mantel beneath Elizabeth Shoumatoff's official portrait of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.

This photograph of the Vermeil 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 Vermeil Room was dedicated to floral displays. A Christmas tree decorated with red and pink ribbons and ornaments is captured next to Aaron Shikler's official portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.