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.

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.

In this photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Dave Johnson on April 12, 1982, Rick Raccoon from the 1982 animated series Shirt Tales greets crowds at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. A White House tradition since 1878, the Easter Egg Roll occurs the Monday following Easter, where children and their families come to the South Lawn for springtime games and activities. In 1982, the White House Easter Egg Roll attracted approximately 30,000 guests -- a record at the time -- and included balloon blowing and kite making stations, an egg hunt, and an egg roll race, as well as appearances by President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan, and other costumed characters.

This photograph of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeting trick-or-treaters during their third Halloween at the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on October 28, 2019. Local schoolchildren and military families were invited to take part in family-friendly activities on the South Grounds, including photo opportunities, a display of a space suit and other objects by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Junior Ranger Explorer booklets and stickers by the Department of the Interior, and the chance to check out unusual vehicles such as a tractor from the Department of Agriculture, a postal truck from the United States Postal Service, and the presidential limo, popularly known as "the Beast." Guests also enjoyed renditions of popular movie themes and Halloween tunes performed by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings.

This photograph of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the 2023 Official White House Christmas tree arrival at the North Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 20, 2023. The tree was delivered by horse-drawn carriage and carefully escorted to the Blue Room, where it remained on display for the holiday season. Dr. Biden welcomed the 18.5-foot Fraser Fir from Fleetwood, North Carolina, along with the children of military families who were given the opportunity to touch the horses and tree and pose with it. Since 1966, the Christmas tree displayed in the Blue Room has been presented to the White House following a contest run by the National Christmas Tree Association. The winners of this year's contest were Amber Scott and Alex Church of Cline Church Nursery.

This photograph of country music duo Maddie & Tae at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, St. Vincent, and the United States Coast Guard’s Guardians Big Band.

In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.

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 article is about the Inauguration of President John Quincy Adams and was published in Niles' Weekly Register on March 12, 1825. The article describes the events of the Inauguration and Adams's outfit which was a "plain suit of black". John Quincy Adams was the son of President John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams. Prior to his presidency, President Adams was a diplomat to the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia, and the United Kingdom. He served as Secretary of State under President James Monroe and is the only president who went on to serve in the United States House of Representatives after being president. Adams represented his home state, Massachusetts, in the House.

This photograph is of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter walking with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom out of the Yellow Oval Room through the Center Hall. Karl Shumacher took this picture on December 17, 1979. President Carter wore a black tuxedo, a pleated dress shirt, and a black bow tie. Notched lapels, though considered the least formal lapel style, were particularly trendy at the time, and black remained the standard color for formal wear. While Carter was known for his casual Southern style, he recognized the significance of dressing formally for diplomatic occasions. A strong supporter of State Dinners, Carter hosted 40 during his presidency, including the largest in White House history at the time with over 1,340 guests.

This photograph of President Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia, was taken by Bernard Gotfryd on December 24, 1977. President Carter visited his hometown for a meeting with farmers who were part of the American Agriculture Movement. The group was formed to express their discontent with the 1977 Farm Bill, which reduced the price of commodities below the cost of production. Carter served as governor of Georgia prior to his term as president, which began on January 20, 1977 and ended January 20, 1981.