• Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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.
  • Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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.
  • Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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.
  • Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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.
  • Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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.
  • Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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.
  • Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony
    Matthew D'Agostino
    performing
    music
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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. Air Force Band at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    honor guards
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, members the United States Air Force Band stand on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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. Air Force Band Performs at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    honor guards
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    music
    performing
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the United States Air Force Band performs on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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. Air Force Band Performs at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    honor guards
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    music
    performing
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the United States Air Force Band performs on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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. Air Force Band Performs at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    honor guards
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    music
    performing
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the United States Air Force Band performs on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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. Air Force Band Performs at State Arrival Ceremony for President of France
    Matthew D'Agostino
    military
    honor guards
    U.S. Air Force Band
    State Visit
    State Arrival Ceremony
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    music
    performing
    In this photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 1, 2022, the conductor of the United States Air Force Band performs on the South Lawn of the White House during a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the State Visit of the president of the French Republic. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed President Emmanuel 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. Air Force Strolling Strings Perform for Halloween 2020
    Andrea Hanks
    military
    flowers
    decorations
    U.S. Air Force Band
    South Portico
    Halloween
    performing
    music
    This photograph of violinists from the United States Air Force Strolling Strings performing on the west staircase of the South Portico was taken by Andrea Hanks on October 25, 2020, during a Halloween celebration at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The staircase is decorated with vibrant purple and orange chrysanthemums and cascading pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • U.S. Air Force Strolling Strings Perform for Halloween 2020
    Andrea Hanks
    military
    flowers
    decorations
    U.S. Air Force Band
    South Portico
    Halloween
    performing
    music
    This photograph of violinists from the United States Air Force Strolling Strings performing on the east staircase of the South Portico was taken by Andrea Hanks on October 25, 2020, during a Halloween celebration at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The staircase is decorated with vibrant yellow and orange chrysanthemums and cascading pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • U.S. Air Force Strolling Strings Perform for Halloween 2018
    Shealah Craighead
    U.S. Air Force Band
    military
    music
    performing
    South Portico
    Halloween
    In this photograph, taken by Shealah Craighead on October 28, 2018, musicians from the United States Air Force Strolling Strings perform on South Portico for a Halloween celebration at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for military families. For the festivities, the military band performed a variety of popular and seasonal tunes including Michael Jackson's "Thriller," and songs from "Harry Potter," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "The Addams Family." The event also featured a variety of activities on the South Grounds including a hay bale maze, a moon carpet by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a robotics display by the Department of Education, and the opportunity to see a variety of vehicles including the presidential limousine, popularly known as "The Beast."
  • U.S. Air Force Strolling Strings Perform for Halloween 2018
    Shealah Craighead
    military
    U.S. Air Force Band
    music
    performing
    Halloween
    South Portico
    In this photograph, taken by Shealah Craighead on October 28, 2018, musicians from the United States Air Force Strolling Strings perform on South Portico for a Halloween celebration at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for military families. For the festivities, the military band performed a variety of popular and seasonal tunes including Michael Jackson's "Thriller," and songs from "Harry Potter," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "The Addams Family." The event also featured a variety of activities on the South Grounds including a hay bale maze, a moon carpet by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a robotics display by the Department of Education, and the opportunity to see a variety of vehicles including the presidential limousine, popularly known as "The Beast."