In this photograph taken by Robert L. Knudsen, President Richard Nixon gives his famous "V" sign as he departs the White House for the last time and boards the Marine One helicopter. On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned from office. After addressing cabinet members, staff, and White House employees, he and his family departed the White House.

This photograph of Marine One on the South Lawn was taken by Thomas Goertel from the Ellipse on December 2, 2021. A trio of Christmas wreaths adorn the Truman Balcony on the South Portico.

This photograph was taken on September 21, 2001 as staff members gathered on the South Lawn wave American flags as President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush depart onboard Marine One for Camp David. For many Americans, the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 was a time of great patriotism and national unity. The period saw a dramatic increase in the public display of American flags and other patriotic symbols.

This photograph of Marine One, the private helicopter of the president, hovering over the South Grounds was taken during the administration of President Ronald Reagan. Helicopters have been an integral part of presidential transportation since 1957, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first sitting president to fly in a helicopter. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen on the South Lawn before departing with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen on the South Lawn before departing with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen waiting for President Johnson and members of his staff to board before departing from the South Lawn. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen on the South Lawn before departing with President Johnson and members of his staff on board. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen waiting for President Johnson and members of his staff to board before departing from the South Lawn. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen waiting for President Johnson and members of his staff to board before departing from the South Lawn. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by James P. Blair in May 1966 during the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen waiting for President Johnson and a member of his staff to board before departing from the South Lawn. Johnson can be seen in the background walking up the South Grounds drive. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph shows Marine One flying over Austin, Texas en route to President Lyndon B. Johnson's Haywood Ranch. President Johnson arrived in Austin after the signing the Social Security Act Amendments in Independence, Missouri on July 30, 1965 beside former president Harry S. Truman.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 1, 2015, during the Barack Obama administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Obama and members of his staff aboard. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 1, 2015, during the Barack Obama administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Obama and members of his staff aboard. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.

This photograph of Marine One was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on July 1, 2015, during the Barack Obama administration. In this photograph, the presidential helicopter is seen departing from the South Lawn with President Obama and members of his staff aboard. Although presidents had used airplanes to travel for some time, helicopters were not adopted for use as presidential conveyance until the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.