This photograph was taken at a ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in honor of the freed American hostages who were held in Iran. The ceremony, held on January 27, 1981, included a speech by President Ronald Reagan, who was just seven days into his first administration. 66 United States citizens, diplomats, and military personnel were held in the U.S. embassy in Tehran beginning on November 4, 1979 and lasting for 444 days. On January 20, 1981, the remaining 52 hostages still in captivity were finally released.

This portrait photograph of future president Jimmy Carter was taken during his time in the United States Navy. Carter graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946. He began his military career as an ensign on a submarine and rose to the rank of lieutenant in 1952 before resigning from the Navy upon the death of his father in 1953. The inscription in the bottom right corner is written to Carter's wife and future first lady Rosalynn Carter. It reads, "Darling, I love you with all my heart - for all my life. Jimmy".

This photograph of Lynda Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb cutting their wedding cake was taken on December 9, 1967 in the East Room. Per Marine Corps tradition, the couple uses a saber to cut through the five-layer cake, as they become the 15th couple to be married in the White House. Immediately following the cake-cutting ceremony, the couple performed their first dance.

In this photograph taken on June 5, 1946, future president Jimmy Carter has his ensign lapels pinned by Rosalynn Carter, left, then known by her maiden name Rosalynn Smith, and Lillian Carter, right, his mother, at his graduation ceremony from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Jimmy Carter would go on to serve in the Navy until 1956, when he took over his family's businesses including peanut farming. Carter served as governor of Georgia prior to his term as president, which began on January 20, 1977 and ended January 20, 1981.

This photograph of the State Dining Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. Scenes from Santa’s Workshop filled the State Dining Room. Around Christmas tree were workbenches, stools, and ladders for the elves as well as toys and gifts in progress. Life-sized nutcrackers and dancing ballerinas were on display throughout the room, next to the trees and in the window wells. A garland of ribbons and gift tags adorned the mantel, wrapping up the room’s festive décor with a bow.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of the United States Marine Band performing in the Entrance Hall was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. The 200th anniversary of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas influenced the decorations in the Entrance Hall and adjoining Cross Hall. Throughout the space, including in the niches along the Cross Hall’s south wall and a soaring Santa Claus and sleigh above the Entrance Hall, were scenes from the famous holiday tale.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of Joe Walsh, world-famous guitarist with the band the Eagles, and three-time Grammy-winning musician St. Vincent performing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. Walsh and St. Vincent were accompanied by the United states Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of two-time Grammy winner and jazz artist Samara Joy and a saxophonist from the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band was taken at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens and Joy were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, and Dionne Warwick.

This photograph of two-time Grammy winner and jazz artist Samara Joy and a saxophonist from the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band was taken at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. The Bidens and Joy were joined in the festive celebration by host Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, and Dionne Warwick.