This photograph of the North Portico decorations 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 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 of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.

This photograph of the north view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 20, 2023 prior to the arrival of the Official White House Christmas tree at the North Portico steps. The tree was delivered by horse-drawn carriage and carefully escorted to the Blue Room, where it remained on display for the holiday season. First Lady Dr. Jill 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 the north view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 20, 2023 prior to the arrival of the Official White House Christmas tree at the North Portico steps. The tree was delivered by horse-drawn carriage and carefully escorted to the Blue Room, where it remained on display for the holiday season. First Lady Dr. Jill 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 holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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 and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.

This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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 and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.

This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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 and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.

This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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 and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.

This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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 and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. 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.

This photograph of the White House following a snowfall was taken around 1927 to 1928 during the Calvin Coolidge administration. A snowplow can be seen up the North Drive as it approaches the North Portico. A line of workers are also captured shoveling snow at the right.

This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House 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 theme was inspired by the shared values of the American people and the promise of unity, hope, and possibility that represents America’s history. This was also the second time the White House holiday decorations included a large wreath atop the pediment of the North Portico, which Dr. Biden oversaw the previous year for the first time.

In this photograph from May 1962, a photographer, possibly George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Service, ascends a ladder of a firetruck parked on Pennsylvania Avenue to capture an aerial view of the White House. The photo session was for the cover of the first edition of "The White House: An Historic Guide," a publication released by the White House Historical Association that serves a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture.

In this photograph from May 1962, a photographer, possibly George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Service, ascends a ladder of a firetruck parked on Pennsylvania Avenue to capture an aerial view of the White House. The photo session was for the cover of the first edition of "The White House: An Historic Guide," a publication released by the White House Historical Association that serves a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture.