This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

This photograph of crowds arriving at the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 10, 2023. Colorful eggs dot the South Lawn in the foreground. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.

This photograph of crowds arriving at the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 10, 2023. Colorful eggs dot the South Lawn in the foreground. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.

This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

This photograph of a Jumbotron and the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

This photograph of the 2022 Official White House Easter Egg was taken by Tony Powell at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 18, 2022. The 2022 Easter Egg Roll was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and was the first held in person on the the South Grounds of the White House since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among others activities.

This photograph of Broadway star Kristin Chenowith was taken by Tony Powell at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 18, 2022. Chenowith was on hand to read her book, "What Will I Do with My Love Today?" to young guests. The 2022 Easter Egg Roll was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and was the first held in person on the the South Grounds of the White House since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among others activities.

This photograph of Broadway star Kristin Chenowith was taken by Tony Powell at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 18, 2022. Chenowith was on hand to read her book, "What Will I Do with My Love Today?" to young guests. The 2022 Easter Egg Roll was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and was the first held in person on the the South Grounds of the White House since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among others activities.

This photograph of the South Lawn during the White House Easter Egg Roll was taken by Tony Powell on April 18, 2022. In the foreground is the traditional Easter egg roll grounds, with other stations captured in the distance. The 2022 Easter Egg Roll was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and was the first held in person on the the South Grounds of the White House since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities at the annual celebration included an egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among others activities.

This photograph of the National Menorah displayed on the Ellipse in front of the Washington Monument was taken by Thomas Goertel in December 2021. In accordance with the maximum height restrictions designated by Jewish law, the menorah stands at roughly 30 feet tall. In celebration of Hanukkah, public menorah lightings have been held in President's Park since 1979.

This photograph of the Washington Monument was taken by Thomas Goertel in December 2021. Some of the small Christmas trees that line the Pathway of Peace stand in the foreground. The small trees surrounding the National Christmas tree on the Ellipse were adorned with ornaments decorated by children from each U.S. state and territory. The tradition of installing smaller trees along the Ellipse in a "Pathway of Peace" to the National Christmas Tree began in 1954, and later expanded to include trees representing each state, territory, and the District of Columbia. This was the first year the pathway also included trees decorated by students from the Department of Defense Education Activity and the Bureau of Indian Education Schools.

In this photograph, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart from the South Lawn following a moment of silence with White House staff in commemoration of the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President George W. Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service. Presidents and first ladies typically commemorate the day through moment of silence observations on the White House South Lawn, and by attending remembrance ceremonies at sites affected by the terrorist attacks.

In this photograph, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart from the South Lawn following a moment of silence with White House staff in commemoration of the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President George W. Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service. Presidents and first ladies typically commemorate the day through moment of silence observations on the White House South Lawn, and by attending remembrance ceremonies at sites affected by the terrorist attacks.

This photograph taken on April 21, 1962 by Robert L. Knudsen depicts aerial views of Washington, D. C., showing parts of the city during the John F. Kennedy administration. At the time, Washington Monument was separated from the Lincoln Memorial by the “tempos” —temporary buildings—erected during World War II. The foreground features the Smithsonian Institution's Castle, Arts and Industries Building, National Museum of Natural History, and the construction site of the Museum of History and Technology, which was renamed the National Museum of American History in 1980.

This photograph of the newly-lit National Menorah was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. The 30-foot tall menorah was lit by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, and United States Secretary of the Interior David Longly Bernhardt. In celebration of Hanukkah, menorah lightings have been held in President's Park since 1979. Although President Jimmy Carter helped light the menorah in 1979, typically a member of the president's Cabinet assists with the proceedings. Secretary Bernhardt assisted with the lighting of the National Menorah in 2019 and 2020. Sponsored by the National Menorah Council and the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), the National Menorah lighting is typically attended by thousands of guests each year and often includes remarks from rabbis and political figures, performances by military bands, and traditional delicacies such as latkes and sufganiyot. In 2020, a scaled-down version of the event was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This photograph of the newly-lit National Menorah was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. The 30-foot tall menorah was lit by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, and United States Secretary of the Interior David Longly Bernhardt. In celebration of Hanukkah, menorah lightings have been held in President's Park since 1979. Although President Jimmy Carter helped light the menorah in 1979, typically a member of the president's Cabinet assists with the proceedings. Secretary Bernhardt assisted with the lighting of the National Menorah in 2019 and 2020. Sponsored by the National Menorah Council and the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), the National Menorah lighting is typically attended by thousands of guests each year and often includes remarks from rabbis and political figures, performances by military bands, and traditional delicacies such as latkes and sufganiyot. In 2020, a scaled-down version of the event was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This photograph of the newly-lit National Menorah was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. The 30-foot tall menorah was lit by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, and United States Secretary of the Interior David Longly Bernhardt. In celebration of Hanukkah, menorah lightings have been held in President's Park since 1979. Although President Jimmy Carter helped light the menorah in 1979, typically a member of the president's Cabinet assists with the proceedings. Secretary Bernhardt assisted with the lighting of the National Menorah in 2019 and 2020. Sponsored by the National Menorah Council and the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), the National Menorah lighting is typically attended by thousands of guests each year and often includes remarks from rabbis and political figures, performances by military bands, and traditional delicacies such as latkes and sufganiyot. In 2020, a scaled-down version of the event was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This photograph of the newly-lit National Menorah was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. The 30-foot tall menorah was lit by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, and United States Secretary of the Interior David Longly Bernhardt. In celebration of Hanukkah, menorah lightings have been held in President's Park since 1979. Although President Jimmy Carter helped light the menorah in 1979, typically a member of the president's Cabinet assists with the proceedings. Secretary Bernhardt assisted with the lighting of the National Menorah in 2019 and 2020. Sponsored by the National Menorah Council and the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), the National Menorah lighting is typically attended by thousands of guests each year and often includes remarks from rabbis and political figures, performances by military bands, and traditional delicacies such as latkes and sufganiyot. In 2020, a scaled-down version of the event was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This photograph of the newly-lit National Menorah was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. The 30-foot tall menorah was lit by Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, and United States Secretary of the Interior David Longly Bernhardt. In celebration of Hanukkah, menorah lightings have been held in President's Park since 1979. Although President Jimmy Carter helped light the menorah in 1979, typically a member of the president's Cabinet assists with the proceedings. Secretary Bernhardt assisted with the lighting of the National Menorah in 2019 and 2020. Sponsored by the National Menorah Council and the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), the National Menorah lighting is typically attended by thousands of guests each year and often includes remarks from rabbis and political figures, performances by military bands, and traditional delicacies such as latkes and sufganiyot. In 2020, a scaled-down version of the event was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This photograph of the National Christmas tree illuminated on the Ellipse was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is prominently featured in the background. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. While the opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts typically draw hundreds of attendees each year, in 2020 the event was scaled down and broadcast virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Select members of the press were invited to photograph the tree lighting on November 30th, and the event was officially broadcast on December 3, 2020.

This photograph of the National Christmas tree illuminated on the Ellipse was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is prominently featured in the background. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. While the opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts typically draw hundreds of attendees each year, in 2020 the event was scaled down and broadcast virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Select members of the press were invited to photograph the tree lighting on November 30th, and the event was officially broadcast on December 3, 2020.

This photograph of the National Christmas tree illuminated on the Ellipse was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is prominently featured in the background. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. While the opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts typically draw hundreds of attendees each year, in 2020 the event was scaled down and broadcast virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Select members of the press were invited to photograph the tree lighting on November 30th, and the event was officially broadcast on December 3, 2020.

This photograph of the National Christmas tree illuminated on the Ellipse was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is prominently featured in the background. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. While the opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts typically draw hundreds of attendees each year, in 2020 the event was scaled down and broadcast virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Select members of the press were invited to photograph the tree lighting on November 30th, and the event was officially broadcast on December 3, 2020.

This photograph of the National Christmas tree illuminated on the Ellipse was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on December 10, 2020, following the National Menorah lighting ceremony. The Washington Monument is prominently featured in the background. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. While the opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts typically draw hundreds of attendees each year, in 2020 the event was scaled down and broadcast virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Select members of the press were invited to photograph the tree lighting on November 30th, and the event was officially broadcast on December 3, 2020.