In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Red Room. The Red Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room was first decorated with red fabrics during the Polk administration in 1845. The richly decorated room is filled with furnishings in the American “Empire” or “Grecian” style. The parlor has been used for intimate receptions, teas, and meetings.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Red Room. The Red Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room was first decorated with red fabrics during the Polk administration in 1845. The richly decorated room is filled with furnishings in the American “Empire” or “Grecian” style. The parlor has been used for intimate receptions, teas, and meetings.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Red Room. The Red Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room was first decorated with red fabrics during the Polk administration in 1845. The richly decorated room is filled with furnishings in the American “Empire” or “Grecian” style. The parlor has been used for intimate receptions, teas, and meetings.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the official White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall. During her first Christmas in the White House, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the official White House Christmas Tree to greet guests in the Entrance Hall, rather than position the tree in its traditional location in the center of the Blue Room. Nicknamed "the American Flower Tree," the 1969 White House Christmas Tree was adorned with velvet and satin ornaments made by disabled workers in Florida, featuring every state flower.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in this photograph a poinsettia plant is seen placed on a table in that spot. In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in this photograph a poinsettia plant is seen placed on a table in that spot. In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in this photograph a poinsettia plant is seen placed on a table in that spot. In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in this photograph a poinsettia plant is seen placed on a table in that spot. In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in this photograph a poinsettia plant is seen placed on a table in that spot. In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in 1969 First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Green Room. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It is 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.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in this photograph a poinsettia plant is seen placed on a table in that spot. In 1969, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the official White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall. During her first Christmas in the White House, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the official White House Christmas Tree to greet guests in the Entrance Hall, rather than position the tree in its traditional location in the center of the Blue Room. Nicknamed "the American Flower Tree," the 1969 White House Christmas Tree was adorned with velvet and satin ornaments made by disabled workers in Florida, featuring every state flower.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the official White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall. During her first Christmas in the White House, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the official White House Christmas Tree to greet guests in the Entrance Hall, rather than position the tree in its traditional location in the center of the Blue Room. Nicknamed "the American Flower Tree," the 1969 White House Christmas Tree was adorned with velvet and satin ornaments made by disabled workers in Florida, featuring every state flower.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Green Room. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It is 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.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the official White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall. During her first Christmas in the White House, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the official White House Christmas Tree to greet guests in the Entrance Hall, rather than position the tree in its traditional location in the center of the Blue Room. Nicknamed "the American Flower Tree," the 1969 White House Christmas Tree was adorned with velvet and satin ornaments made by disabled workers in Florida, featuring every state flower.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a White House tour admire Christmas decorations in the Blue Room. While the White House Christmas Tree is traditionally positioned in the center of the Blue Room, in 1969 First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the tree in the Entrance Hall.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Green Room. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It is 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.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the official White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall. During her first Christmas in the White House, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the official White House Christmas Tree to greet guests in the Entrance Hall, rather than position the tree in its traditional location in the center of the Blue Room. Nicknamed "the American Flower Tree," the 1969 White House Christmas Tree was adorned with velvet and satin ornaments made by disabled workers in Florida, featuring every state flower.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the official White House Christmas Tree in the Entrance Hall. During her first Christmas in the White House, First Lady Patricia Nixon chose to display the official White House Christmas Tree to greet guests in the Entrance Hall, rather than position the tree in its traditional location in the center of the Blue Room. Nicknamed "the American Flower Tree," the 1969 White House Christmas Tree was adorned with velvet and satin ornaments made by disabled workers in Florida, featuring every state flower.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Green Room. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It is 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.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Green Room. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It is 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.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Green Room. The Green Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. It is 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.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, warmly dressed sightseers on a holiday tour of the White House admire the decor of the Red Room. The Red Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room was first decorated with red fabrics during the Polk administration in 1845. The richly decorated room is filled with furnishings in the American “Empire” or “Grecian” style. The parlor has been used for intimate receptions, teas, and meetings.

In this photograph, by Joseph J. Scherschel of National Geographic, a young boy on a White House tour admires the decor of the Red Room. The Red Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The room was first decorated with red fabrics during the Polk administration in 1845. The richly decorated room is filled with furnishings in the American “Empire” or “Grecian” style. The parlor has been used for intimate receptions, teas, and meetings. This photograph was taken during the holiday season of 1969, during the Richard M. Nixon administration.