• Mrs. Obama Announces the Academy Award for Best Picture
    Pete Souza
    arts & culture
    Ground Floor
    Diplomatic Reception Room
    ceremonies
    merits & awards
    In this photograph by Pete Souza, First Lady Michelle Obama announces the Academy Award winner for Best Picture on February 24, 2013. Her appearance on the live televised Oscar ceremony was filmed in the Diplomatic Reception Room on the Ground Floor of the White House. The winner of Best Picture, "Argo", was a film about the rescue of six United States diplomats who sought safety at the home of the Canadian ambassador to Iran during the 1979 to 1981 Iran Hostage Crisis in Tehran.
  • 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    ornament
    This close-up photograph of the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel, seen here was also decorated with ballerinas and music boxes.
  • 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    ornament
    This close-up photograph of the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel, seen here was also decorated with ballerinas and music boxes.
  • 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    ornament
    This close-up photograph of the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel, seen here was also decorated with ballerinas and music boxes.
  • Details of 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, as well as ballerinas, musical instruments, and sheet music on a garland.
  • Details of 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, as well as ballerinas, musical instruments, and sheet music on a garland.
  • Details of 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, as well as ballerinas, musical instruments, and sheet music on a garland.
  • Details of 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, as well as ballerinas, musical instruments, and sheet music on a garland.
  • Details of 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel was decorated with the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament honoring the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, as well as ballerinas, musical instruments, and sheet music on a garland.
  • 2023 Library Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Library
    Ground Floor
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    This photograph of the Library 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. The Library’s decorations honored the tradition of bedtime stories, with celestial stars and moons adorning the trees and nighttime scenes on display in the windows. Favorite and beloved holiday books could be seen throughout the room, along with a child's bed in the northwest corner of the room. A Christmas tree adorned with blue ornaments to match the night sky was also on display.
  • 2023 Library Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Library
    Ground Floor
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    This photograph of the Library 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. The Library’s decorations honored the tradition of bedtime stories, with celestial stars and moons adorning the trees and nighttime scenes on display in the windows. Favorite and beloved holiday books could be seen throughout the room, along with a child's bed in the northwest corner of the room. A Christmas tree adorned with blue ornaments to match the night sky was also on display.
  • 2023 Library Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Library
    Ground Floor
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    This photograph of the Library 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. The Library’s decorations honored the tradition of bedtime stories, with celestial stars and moons adorning the trees and nighttime scenes on display in the windows. Favorite and beloved holiday books could be seen throughout the room, along with a child's bed in the northwest corner of the room. A Christmas tree adorned with blue ornaments to match the night sky was also on display.
  • 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • Details of 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • Details of 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • Details of 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • Details of 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • Details of 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • Details of 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • 2023 Ground Floor Corridor Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    winter holidays
    decorations
    This photograph of the Ground Floor Corridor 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. The Ground Floor Corridor was decorated with garlands and a festive red mailboxes all adorned with letters written by children to Santa Claus and holiday messages to President and Dr. Biden.
  • 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    ornament
    This close-up photograph of the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel, seen here was also decorated with ballerinas and music boxes.
  • 2023 Vermeil Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Vermeil Room
    Ground Floor
    Christmas
    ornament
    This close-up photograph of the Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament in the Vermeil Room 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. The decorations in the Vermeil Room honored music and performance during the holiday season. A mechanical theater featuring United States Marine Band figures occupied the center of the room. Christmas trees with musical instrument ornaments also stood on both sides of the stage. The mantel, seen here was also decorated with ballerinas and music boxes.