This photograph was taken at a ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of the freed American hostages who were held in Iran. The ceremony, held on January 27, 1981, included a speech by President Ronald Reagan, who was just seven days into his first administration. 66 United States citizens, diplomats, and military personnel were held in the U.S. embassy in Tehran beginning on November 4, 1979 and lasting for 444 days. On January 20, 1981, the remaining 52 hostages still in captivity were finally released.

This photograph of a Green Room window 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 power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window 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 power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of a Green Room window 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 power of faith was represented with candles, stars, stained glass windows, and prisms throughout the Green Room. The tranquility of the decorations reminded visitors to value the quiet moments of reflection and appreciation for the wonders around us. A large Christmas tree was placed in the center of the room along with a festive garland on the mantel, floral arrangements, and orchids, a favorite of Dr. Biden's.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph of the south view of the White House was taken from the Ellipse by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2023, during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. For the 2023 holiday season, the South Portico of the White House was adorned with garlands and lights with a large wreath hung from the Truman Balcony. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens were joined in the festive celebration by host and country music star Mickey Guyton with performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.

This photograph from the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Joseph R. Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph from the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Joseph R. Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden oversaw the ceremony alongside Steve Lykken, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden is pictured alongside Steve Lykken, middle, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas, left. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden oversaw the ceremony alongside Steve Lykken, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden oversaw the ceremony alongside Steve Lykken, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden oversaw the ceremony alongside Steve Lykken, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden speaking at the 2023 turkey pardon ceremony was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on November 20, 2023 on the South Lawn of the White House. President Biden oversaw the ceremony alongside Steve Lykken, chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF), and Jennie-O Turkey Store vice president Jose Rojas. During the ceremony, President Biden formally “pardoned” the official National Thanksgiving Turkey, Liberty, and the alternate, Bell. Liberty and Bell were raised by Jennie-O in Willmar, Minnesota. After the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to the University of Minnesota to be looked after and cared for the remainder of their lives. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays since the 1870s. The origin of the turkey pardon, however, dates to 1863—when President Abraham Lincoln offered clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the George H. W. Bush administration.