• 2024 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    This photograph of the East 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. Snow inspired the East Room’s décor in 2024, with reflecting pieces of material suspended from the ceiling, silver, white, and crystal ornaments adorning two large Christmas trees, and snowy displays in the windows and on the mantels. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • Black Cloth Composite
    White House Historical Association
    north view
    funerals
    WHHA
    State Floor
    North Portico
    East Room
    White House Collection
    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.
  • Lynda Johnson and Chuck Robb Cutting Wedding Cake
    Unknown
    wedding
    military
    East Room
    State Floor
    This photograph of Lynda Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb cutting their wedding cake was taken on December 9, 1967 in the East Room. Per Marine Corps tradition, the couple uses a saber to cut through the five-layer cake, as they become the 15th couple to be married in the White House. Immediately following the cake-cutting ceremony, the couple performed their first dance.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • Details of the 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • Details of the 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.