This photograph of White House Residence staff preparing for a millennium reception in the East Room was taken by William Vasta on December 31, 1999. To mark the final day of the 20th century, President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted a candlelit dinner in the East Room to recognize partner institutions who had supported the Clinton administration's goals of "honoring the past and supporting the future," by leading environmental and community programs over the previous two years. Attendees at the event included representatives from the office of Mayor Anthony Williams and the government of the District of Columbia, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Park Service, the National Parks Foundation, and members of Congress.

This photograph of White House Residence staff preparing for a millennium reception in the East Room was taken by William Vasta on December 31, 1999. To mark the final day of the 20th century, President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton hosted a candlelit dinner in the East Room to recognize partner institutions who had supported the Clinton administration's goals of "honoring the past and supporting the future," by leading environmental and community programs over the previous two years. Attendees at the event included representatives from the office of Mayor Anthony Williams and the government of the District of Columbia, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Park Service, the National Parks Foundation, and members of Congress.

This photograph was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on December 13, 1966, following a black tie dinner hosted by President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson for members of the National Council on the Arts. It was established through the National Arts and Cultural Development Act of 1964, before the The National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act passed in 1965, establishing the National Endowment for the Arts. The National Council on the Arts consists of appointees selected by the president and approved by the Senate for their contributions to the arts, who advise the Chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts. Many of the founding members of the National Council of the Humanities attended this reception, including Ralph Ellison, Paul Engle, Elizabeth Ashley, Gregory Peck, Oliver Smith, William Pereira, Leonard Bernstein, and Isaac Stern. Here, President and Mrs. Johnson receive guests by the Blue Room Christmas Tree.

This photograph was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on December 13, 1966, following a black tie dinner hosted by President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson for members of the National Council on the Arts. It was established through the National Arts and Cultural Development Act of 1964, before the The National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act passed in 1965, establishing the National Endowment for the Arts. The National Council on the Arts consists of appointees selected by the president and approved by the Senate for their contributions to the arts, who advise the Chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts. Many of the founding members of the National Council of the Humanities attended this reception, including Ralph Ellison, Paul Engle, Elizabeth Ashley, Gregory Peck, Oliver Smith, William Pereira, Leonard Bernstein, and Isaac Stern. Here, Lynda Bird Johnson, eldest daughter of the president and first lady, dances with guests in the Entrance Hall as the United States Marine Band performs. The room is festively decorated for the holiday season: visible on the mirror behind the Marine Band is an elaborate "Twelve Days of Christmas" motif, made of colorful felt figures. Similar displays were a tradition in the Entrance Hall throughout Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency.

This photograph, taken by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic on December 1969, shows a tray of pastries that was served during a breakfast reception in the Blue Room. Coffee and orange juice were also served. It is possible the desserts were served during a White House holiday reception during the Richard M. Nixon administration; when these pastries were served the Blue Room was festively decorated with red candles, garlands, and ornaments for the season.

In this photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel in December 1969, an unidentified butler prepares a breakfast buffet of pastries, coffee, and orange juice in the Blue Room. It is possible the buffet was served during a White House holiday reception during the Richard M. Nixon administration; the Blue Room is festively decorated with red candles, garlands, and ornaments for the season.

This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel in December 1969, shows a table in the Blue Room lined with trays of pastries, floral decorations, orange juice, and coffee for a breakfast reception. It is possible the buffet was served during a White House holiday reception during the Richard M. Nixon administration; the Blue Room is festively decorated with red candles, garlands, and ornaments for the season.

This photograph, taken by Amy Rossetti on May 22, 2019, shows Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence speaking with guests outside the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Mrs. Pence invited the guests to the residence to attend a breakfast reception honoring Hiring Our Heroes, a program launched by the United States Chamber of Congress Foundation in 2011 to connect veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities. Also pictured is the Pence family dog, Harley.

This photograph, taken by Amy Rossetti on May 22, 2019, shows Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence speaking with guests outside the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Mrs. Pence invited the guests to the residence to attend a breakfast reception honoring Hiring Our Heroes, a program launched by the United States Chamber of Congress Foundation in 2011 to connect veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities. Also pictured is the Pence family dog, Harley.

This photograph, taken by Amy Rossetti on May 22, 2019, shows Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence posing with guests outside the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Mrs. Pence invited the guests to the residence to attend a breakfast reception honoring Hiring Our Heroes, a program launched by the United States Chamber of Congress Foundation in 2011 to connect veterans, military service members, and their families with employment opportunities. Also pictured is the Pence family dog, Harley.

In this photograph, taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 18, 1977, Vice President Walter F. Mondale and Second Lady Joan Mondale host a dinner for President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and their family at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Among those in attendance were the president and first lady's son, Donnell "Jeff" Carter, daughter-in-law Annette Carter, and daughter Amy Carter. Vice presidents have traditionally lived at their official residence at Number One Observatory Circle since Vice President Mondale moved into the house with his family in 1977.

This photograph of a dinner hosted by Vice President Joseph R. Biden in honor of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of Israel was taken by David Lienemann on March 22, 2010. Vice Biden hosted the formal dinner for Prime Minister Netanyahu and his delegation at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Vice presidents have traditionally lived at their official residence at Number One Observatory Circle since Walter F. Mondale moved into the house with his family in 1977. However, the house was selected by Congress for use as the vice president's official residence in 1974, and Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller used the house for entertaining.

This photograph was taken by Pete Souza on September 8, 2013. Here, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden meet with Senate Republican leaders prior to a dinner at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss potential United States military action in Syria. Pictured here, seated clockwise from President Obama: Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Susan Collins; Senator Bob Corker; Senator Saxby Chambliss; Vice President Biden; Senator Kelly Ayotte; and Senator Deb Fischer.

This photograph was taken by Chuck Kennedy on June 25, 2014, during a Joining Forces initiative tea hosted by Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden for spouses of senior military leaders at the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. The Joining Forces initiative was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Biden in 2011 to support the needs of service members, veterans, and their families through access to wellness, education, and employment opportunities. As first lady, Dr. Biden continued to support military families through the Joining Forces initiative. Here, First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to attendees of the tea.

This photograph was taken on February 12, 1981, during a visit by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Vice President George H. W. Bush and Second Lady Barbara Bush invited the president and first lady to their residence for an informal dinner. Here, President Reagan, Nancy Reagan, Vice President Bush, and Barbara Bush relax and chat in the library of the Naval Observatory.

This photograph was taken on February 12, 1981, during a visit by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Vice President George H. W. Bush and Second Lady Barbara Bush invited the president and first lady to their residence for an informal dinner. Here, President Reagan plays with the Bushes' dog, C. Fred, while Mrs. Reagan, Vice President Bush, and Mrs. Bush look on. In 1984, Mrs. Bush wrote a book documenting her husband's career from the springer spaniel's perspective, titled "C. Fred's Story."

In this photograph, taken by Kevin Smith on January 18, 1968, American singer and actress Eartha Kitt questions President Lyndon B. Johnson during a "Women Doers" luncheon hosted by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Mrs. Johnson hosted the luncheon series to encourage discussion of the roles women could take to address various social issues. The topic for the January 18 luncheon was "Crime on the Streets." Kitt, who was invited to speak at the luncheon due to her work with at-risk youth, defended anti-Vietnam War protestors and spoke critically on President Johnson's policies regarding taxes, social welfare, and childcare. Due to her remarks, Kitt faced media backlash and career repercussions that lasted several decades.

This photograph is of floral arrangements in the Green Room was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on March 20, 1962. The Green and Red Rooms were decorated for a luncheon in honor of Sylvanus Olympio, President of Togo. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It was the first room named after the color of its textiles and has Federal style furnishings. The elegant but relaxed parlor is used for small gatherings, interviews, and teas.

This photograph showing a luncheon for New Jersey publishers was taken by Abbie Rowe on October 6, 1961. The luncheon took place in the State Dining Room amid a renovation during the John F. Kennedy administration. Seen here are the recently regilded chandelier and repositioned sconces. President Kennedy and press secretary Pierre Salinger were in attendance. The State Dining Room is located on the State Floor of the White House. The room is often the setting for state or official dinners and is the second largest room in the White House.

This photograph of President John F. Kennedy attending a luncheon for newspaper editors and publishers from Idaho was taken by Abbie Rowe on June 15, 1962 in the Old Family Dining Room. Clockwise from left: President Kennedy; editor of the Moscow Idahonian, Louis A. Boas; publisher of the St. Maries Gazette Record, Robert M. Hammes; publisher of the Parma Review, Theron M. Gough; president and publisher of the Lewiston-Clarkson Tribune, A. L. “Bud” Alford; press secretary Pierre Salinger; president and publisher of the Blackfoot News, Drury R. Brown; publisher of the Pocatello State Journal, Hugh A. Wagnon; publisher of the Twin Falls Times-News, John J. “Jack” Mullowney; publisher of the Burley Herald. The recently redecorated room included historic objects from the White House Collection including an early 19th-century French mantel clock with a figure of George Washington and two 19th-century still life paintings by German émigré artist Severin Roesen. From 1825 to 1962, presidents and their families traditionally dined in the Old Family Dining Room. In 1962 with the addition of a new private family dining room on the Second Floor of the White House, the room was repurposed for small official dinners, working lunches, and also serves as a staging area for state dinners. Located on the State Floor of the White House, the room features architectural details such as elegant plasterwork and vaulted ceilings. During the Barack Obama administration, the room was opened to public tours for the first time.

This photograph of the Red Room in the early stages of redecoration was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on March 15, 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The sconces in the room were raised to accommodate paintings while the carpet was designed for the White House by Tiffany Studios during the Calvin Coolidge administration. The room also features flower arrangements that were placed there for a private dinner in honor of Prince Stanisław Albrecht (Stanislas Albert) Radziwiłł and Princess Lee Bouvier Radziwiłł.

This photograph is of the Green Room decorated with flower arrangements for a luncheon in honor of President Kekkonen of Finland. It was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on October 16, 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The room also featured two of the eight Paul Cézanne paintings bequeathed to the White House in 1928 by American ex-patriot Charles A. Loeser. The paintings were previously held at the National Gallery of Art. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It was the first room named after the color of its textiles and has Federal-style furnishings. The elegant but relaxed parlor is used for small gatherings, interviews, and teas.

This photograph is of the table settings and flower arrangements in the Blue Room for a dinner held in honor of Governor Luis Muñoz of Puerto Rico. Robert L. Knudsen took the photograph on November 13, 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The table settings feature glassware selected by the Kennedys from the Morgantown Glassware Guild and china from the Benjamin Harrison State Service. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion and is famous for its oval shape, central location, and views of the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial through its South Portico windows.

This photograph is of the Blue Room decorated for a private dinner and dance for Princess Lee Radziwill, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's sister. Robert L. Knudsen captured the settings and decorations on November 11, 1961. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion and is famous for its oval shape, central location, and views of the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial through its South Portico windows.

This photograph from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's tea for the Committee for White House Paintings in the Green Room was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on December 5, 1961. The participants sitting on the setee are (L-R): Mrs. Kennedy; chairman of the Paintings Committee, James W. Fosburgh; and Susan Mary Alsop. Those pictured standing are (L-R): Suzette M. Zurcher; Stanley Marcus; Lawrence Fleischmann; Minnie Fosburgh; Nathaniel Saltonstall; Andrea Cowdin; chairman of the White House Fine Arts Committee, Henry Francis du Pont; Helen Chisholm Halle; Babe Paley; and Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. The committee was established by Mrs. Kennedy to provide expertise and to aid in finding donations of fine art and furnishings for the White House Collection.