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 composite is made of fashion plates showing mourning wear, an illustration of the President Abraham's Lincoln lying in state in the East Room of the White House, and the North Portico draped in black cloth in mourning for President James Garfield. The image was used for the digital exhibit called "Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House." It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This photograph taken by Abbie Rowe captures the presentation of the White House guidebook to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and President John F. Kennedy (not pictured) on June 28, 1962. Lorraine Waxman Pearce--the first White House Curator--, members of the National Geographic Society (NGS), and members of the White House Historical Association (WHHA) are present. From left to right: David E. Finley, Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission and Chairman of the Board of Directors of WHHA; Pearce; Ann Mehl of WHHA; Dr. Leonard Carmichael, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and member of the Board of Directors of WHHA, Dr. Melville Bell Grosvenor (back to camera), President and Editor of the NGS; Dr. Melvin M. Payne, Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS; Nash Castro, Assistant Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Administrative Office of WHHA; T. Sutton Jett, Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Executive Secretary of the WHHA; Mrs. Kennedy (back to camera); Robert L. Breeden (mostly hidden), Assistant Illustrations Editor for the NGS; Herman J.A.C. Arens, Executive Assistant to Grosvenor; Howard Wayne Warner of Judd & Detweiler Inc.; and Malcolm Kilduff, Assistant Press Secretary. Unidentified photographers are seen to the right. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph taken by Abbie Rowe captures the presentation of the White House guidebook to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (not pictured) on June 28, 1962. Lorraine Waxman Pearce--the first White House Curator--, members of the National Geographic Society (NGS), and members of the White House Historical Association (WHHA) are present. The presentation was held in the Fish Room of the White House. From left to right: Dr. Melvin M. Payne, Executive Vice President and Secretary of the NGS; Nash Castro, Assistant Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Administrative Office of WHHA; T. Sutton Jett, Director for the National Capital Region of the National Parks Service and Executive Secretary of WHHA; Pearce; Robert L. Breeden (back to camera shaking hands with President Kennedy), Howard Wayne Warner of Judd & Detweiler Inc; and President Kennedy. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This composite image of floral prints and photographs of wedding bouquets was featured in the digital exhibit entitled "Something Old, Something New: Eight First Daughters’ Fashionable White House Weddings." It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This composite features pieces from the White House Collection. This image was featured in the exhibition entitled "Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection". It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This composite features pieces from the White House Collection. This image was featured in the exhibition entitled "Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection". It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Tree Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values, unity, and community--both during the holiday season and year-round. Decorations in the China Room highlighted family traditions and holiday recipes. The 2022 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors the tradition, started by First Lady Pat Nixon, of displaying a gingerbread house in the State Dining Room during the holiday season.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their second year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "We the People." The Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament was inspired by the White House tradition of displaying a gingerbread house each holiday in the State Dining Room that started during the Richard M. Nixon administration.

This photograph of the Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament in the China Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their second year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "We the People." The Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament was inspired by the White House tradition of displaying a gingerbread house each holiday in the State Dining Room that started during the Richard M. Nixon administration.

This photograph of John F. W. Rogers and President Joseph R. Biden in the East Room was taken by Tony Powell for the White House Historical Association on September 7, 2022. On that day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the unveiling ceremony of the Obamas' official White House portraits. Rogers, chairman of the Board of Directors at the White House Historical Association, gave opening remarks at the ceremony and was followed by President Biden. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.

This photograph of John F. W. Rogers and President Joseph R. Biden in the East Room was taken by Tony Powell for the White House Historical Association on September 7, 2022. On that day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the unveiling ceremony of the Obamas' official White House portraits. Rogers, chairman of the Board of Directors at the White House Historical Association, gave opening remarks at the ceremony and was followed by President Biden. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.

This photograph of John F. W. Rogers and President Joseph R. Biden in the East Room was taken by Tony Powell for the White House Historical Association on September 7, 2022. On that day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the unveiling ceremony of the Obamas' official White House portraits. Rogers, chairman of the Board of Directors at the White House Historical Association, gave opening remarks at the ceremony and was followed by President Biden. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.

This photograph of John F. W. Rogers and President Joseph R. Biden in the East Room was taken by Tony Powell for the White House Historical Association on September 7, 2022. On that day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the unveiling ceremony of the Obamas' official White House portraits. Rogers, chairman of the Board of Directors at the White House Historical Association, gave opening remarks at the ceremony and was followed by President Biden. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.

This photograph of John F. W. Rogers speaking in the East Room was taken by Tony Powell for the White House Historical Association on September 7, 2022. On that day, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the unveiling ceremony of the Obamas' official White House portraits. Rogers, chairman of the Board of Directors at the White House Historical Association, gave opening remarks at the ceremony. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.

This photograph of John F. W. Rogers and President Joseph R. Biden in the East Room was taken by Tony Powell for the White House Historical Association on September 7, 2022. On that day, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the unveiling ceremony of the Obamas' official White House portraits. Rogers, chairman of the Board of Directors at the White House Historical Association, gave opening remarks at the ceremony and was followed by President Biden. See assets 1135359 and 1135360 to view the portraits of former President and Mrs. Obama.