This photograph, taken in March 1975 by Bruce Dale, shows deputy assistant to the president Richard B. Cheney (left) and chief of staff Donald Rumsfeld (right) walking along the West Colonnade. In November 1975, Cheney would replace Rumsfeld as President Gerald R. Ford's chief of staff, while Rumsfeld moved on to the position of secretary of defense. Both Cheney and Rumsfeld held positions during the administrations of President Richard M. Nixon, Ford, and George H. W. Bush. Later, Cheney would serve as Vice President of the United States while Rumsfeld would again serve as secretary of defense for President George W. Bush.

This photograph of President Ronald Reagan was taken by Terry Arthur on February 25, 1986. President Reagan was captured throwing a snowball while walking back toward the Oval Office. The Rose Garden and West Colonnade are visible at right.

This photograph of the West Colonnade and the Rose Garden was taken by Martin Ratigan on July 1, 2021 during the Joseph R. Biden administration. The photograph, taken just outside the Oval Office, shows the beautiful grounds, and the ornate garden visible from the president's desk.

This photograph of the West Colonnade and the Rose Garden was taken by Martin Ratigan on July 1, 2021 during the Joseph R. Biden administration. The Rose Garden is made up of colorful annual perennials in addition to the roses it is named after. It is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedys, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the Rose Garden was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on July 13, 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedys, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment. This photograph shows the Rose Garden after Rachel Lambert Mellon oversaw its installation.

This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 23, 2016, members of the West Wing and White House staff gathered on the West Colonnade to watch the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. During the ceremony, President Obama pardoned Tot, a 39 pound turkey as well as an alternate turkey, Tater. Following the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to 'Gobblers Rest' in Blacksburg, Virginia to be cared for by veterinarians and students of Virginia Tech's Animal and Poultry Sciences Department. Both turkeys were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, and were donated by the National Turkey Federation. For his final turkey pardoning ceremony, President Obama shared a "corny-copia" of turkey-themed puns, spoke of recent achievements Americans could be thankful for, and was accompanied by his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson.

This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 23, 2016, members of the West Wing and White House staff gathered on the West Colonnade to watch the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. During the ceremony, President Obama pardoned Tot, a 39 pound turkey as well as an alternate turkey, Tater. Following the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to 'Gobblers Rest' in Blacksburg, Virginia to be cared for by veterinarians and students of Virginia Tech's Animal and Poultry Sciences Department. Both turkeys were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, and were donated by the National Turkey Federation. For his final turkey pardoning ceremony, President Obama shared a "corny-copia" of turkey-themed puns, spoke of recent achievements Americans could be thankful for, and was accompanied by his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson.

This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 23, 2016, members of the West Wing and White House staff gathered on the West Colonnade to watch the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. During the ceremony, President Obama pardoned Tot, a 39 pound turkey as well as an alternate turkey, Tater. Following the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to 'Gobblers Rest' in Blacksburg, Virginia to be cared for by veterinarians and students of Virginia Tech's Animal and Poultry Sciences Department. Both turkeys were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, and were donated by the National Turkey Federation. For his final turkey pardoning ceremony, President Obama shared a "corny-copia" of turkey-themed puns, spoke of recent achievements Americans could be thankful for, and was accompanied by his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson.

This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 23, 2016, members of the West Wing and White House staff gathered on the West Colonnade to watch the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. During the ceremony, President Obama pardoned Tot, a 39 pound turkey as well as an alternate turkey, Tater. Following the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to 'Gobblers Rest' in Blacksburg, Virginia to be cared for by veterinarians and students of Virginia Tech's Animal and Poultry Sciences Department. Both turkeys were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, and were donated by the National Turkey Federation. For his final turkey pardoning ceremony, President Obama shared a "corny-copia" of turkey-themed puns, spoke of recent achievements Americans could be thankful for, and was accompanied by his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson.

This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 23, 2016, members of the West Wing and White House staff gathered on the West Colonnade to watch the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. During the ceremony, President Obama pardoned Tot, a 39 pound turkey as well as an alternate turkey, Tater. Following the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to 'Gobblers Rest' in Blacksburg, Virginia to be cared for by veterinarians and students of Virginia Tech's Animal and Poultry Sciences Department. Both turkeys were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, and were donated by the National Turkey Federation. For his final turkey pardoning ceremony, President Obama shared a "corny-copia" of turkey-themed puns, spoke of recent achievements Americans could be thankful for, and was accompanied by his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson.

This photograph, taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 23, 2016, members of the West Wing and White House staff gathered on the West Colonnade to watch the annual White House turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden. During the ceremony, President Obama pardoned Tot, a 39 pound turkey as well as an alternate turkey, Tater. Following the ceremony, the turkeys were transferred to 'Gobblers Rest' in Blacksburg, Virginia to be cared for by veterinarians and students of Virginia Tech's Animal and Poultry Sciences Department. Both turkeys were raised by the Domino family in Iowa, and were donated by the National Turkey Federation. For his final turkey pardoning ceremony, President Obama shared a "corny-copia" of turkey-themed puns, spoke of recent achievements Americans could be thankful for, and was accompanied by his nephews Austin and Aaron Robinson.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the West Colonnade from the Rose Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on May 20, 2015 during the Barack Obama administration. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then replaced with a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert "Bunny" Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.