• President Biden Speaks at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Head of State
    In this photograph, President Joseph R. Biden speaks at the State Arrival Ceremony held for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022. Macron can be seen on stage beside President Biden. The arrival ceremony, the first part of Macron's official State Visit, took place on the South Lawn and was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Brigette Macron, spouse to the president of France, were in attendance at the arrival ceremony and at the day's other events. This was Biden's first State Visit as president. This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association.
  • Arrival Ceremony in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Visit
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Head of State
    State Arrival Ceremony
    This photograph of President George H. W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain on the reviewing stand during an Arrival Ceremony held in her honor was taken by Joseph H. Bailey on May 14, 1991. The ceremony was held on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. On the right side of the reviewing stand are Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and First Lady Barbara Bush. The Bushes also honored Queen Elizabeth's visit with a State Dinner in the evening. Her visit was the start of a13 day tour of the United States.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen greeting the arrival of the vehicle transporting Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen greeting the arrival of the vehicle transporting Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Military at the State Arrival Ceremony for the President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of members of the military flanking the doorway into the Diplomatic Reception Room on the South Grounds of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The two are holding the flags of the United States and the French Republic for a State Arrival Ceremony in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • U.S. Marine Band at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    U.S. Marine Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of members of the United States Marine band on the South Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The U.S. Marine Band was on hand for the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Military at the State Arrival Ceremony for the President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of members of the military flanking the doorway into the Diplomatic Reception Room on the South Grounds of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The two are holding the flags of the United States and the French Republic for a State Arrival Ceremony in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • President and Dr. Biden Welcome President of France to State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic was taken on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The State Arrival Ceremony took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds ahead of a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. In this photograph, President and Dr. Biden are seen exiting the White House through the doors to the Diplomatic Reception Room to welcome Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the French president, to the ceremony. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • State Arrival Ceremony for President Macron of France, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Portico
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph was taken at the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The arrival ceremony took place on the South Lawn, where President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse of the president of France. The arrival ceremony was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • State Arrival Ceremony for President Macron of France, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Portico
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph was taken at the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The arrival ceremony took place on the South Lawn, where President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse of the president of France. The arrival ceremony was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • State Arrival Ceremony for President Macron of France, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Portico
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph was taken at the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The arrival ceremony took place on the South Lawn, where President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse of the president of France. The arrival ceremony was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Preparations Ahead of State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph of the president's podium was taken on the South Lawn of the White House by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. At the podium is a White House staffer preparing the podium ahead of a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • U.S. Marine Band at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    U.S. Marine Band
    This photograph of members of the United States Marine band on the South Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The U.S. Marine Band was on hand for the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • U.S. Marine Band at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    U.S. Marine Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    This photograph of members of the United States Marine band on the South Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The U.S. Marine Band was on hand for the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Honor Guards at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Grounds
    honor guards
    This photograph of members of an honor guard standing on the steps to the South Portico of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. They are seen holding the flags of the United States and the French Republic for a State Arrival Ceremony in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse to the president of France, to the White House for the day's events which included the arrival ceremony, a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • State Arrival Ceremony for President Macron of France, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Portico
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph was taken at the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic on December 1, 2022 by Matthew D'Agostino. The arrival ceremony took place on the South Lawn, where President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigitte Macron, spouse of the president of France. The arrival ceremony was followed by a press conference with President Biden and Macron, and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Delegations at the State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Cabinet
    delegation
    This photograph of the French and American delegations at a State Arrival Ceremony held for the president of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of the State Visit for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. The American delegation included members of President Joseph R. Biden's Cabinet and Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigette Macron, spouse of the French president, to the White House for the State Visit, which also included a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Delegations at the State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Cabinet
    delegation
    This photograph of the French and American delegations at a State Arrival Ceremony held for the president of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of the State Visit for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. The American delegation included members of President Joseph R. Biden's Cabinet and Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigette Macron, spouse of the French president, to the White House for the State Visit, which also included a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Guests Arrive for the State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Cabinet
    delegation
    This photograph of guests arriving to a State Arrival Ceremony held for the president of the French Republic was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of the State Visit for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. Guests included members of President Joseph R. Biden's staff such as press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, seen here, and an American delegation that included members of President Biden's Cabinet and Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigette Macron, spouse of the French president, to the White House for the State Visit, which also included a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.
  • Guests at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph of guests at a State Arrival Ceremony held for the president of France was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 1, 2022. The arrival ceremony, the first part of the State Visit for President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, took place on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. The American delegation included members of President Joseph R. Biden's Cabinet and Vice President Kamala Harris. President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed Macron and Brigette Macron, spouse of the French president, to the White House for the State Visit, which also included a press conference with President Biden and Macron and, later that evening, a State Dinner. This was Biden's first State Visit as president.