• President and Mrs. Trump Welcome the 2018 White House Christmas Tree
    Andrea Hanks
    winter holidays
    North Portico
    Christmas Tree arrival
    Blue Room Christmas Tree
    Christmas
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on November 19, 2018, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the arrival of the Blue Room Christmas Tree on the North Drive. The 19.5-foot tall Frasier fir was grown by Larry Smith of the Mountain Top Frasier Fir Farm in Newland, North Carolina. Since 1966, the Christmas tree displayed in the Blue Room has been presented to the White House following a contest run by the National Christmas Tree Association. The tree is traditionally delivered by horse-drawn carriage before it is carefully delivered to be the Blue Room and erected by National Park Service employees.
  • Hanukkah Reception, 2019
    Andrea Hanks
    East Room
    Hanukkah
    State Floor
    menorah
    winter holidays
    This photograph was taken by Andrea Hanks on December 11, 2019, during an afternoon Hanukkah reception hosted by President Donald Trump in the East Room. That day, two Hanukkah receptions were held at the White House, following a precedent established by President Barack Obama in 2013. Here, President Trump greets Austin Polonski, a 12-year-old supporter from San Francisco, California. At right is a menorah borrowed for the ceremony, which was sculpted from Kassam rocket metal contributed to the ceremony by artist Yaron Bob of Yated, Israel. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter formally observed Hanukkah by participating in the National Menorah Lighting on the Ellipse. Since then, presidents have participated in Hanukkah observances and menorah lighting ceremonies. Hanukkah receptions have been a traditional part of holiday celebrations at the White House since 2001.
  • President and Mrs. Trump Welcome Trick-or-Treaters
    Tia Dufour
    Halloween
    South Grounds
    South Portico
    In this photograph, taken by Tia Dufour, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump react with surprise to young trick-or-treaters dressed as themselves during a Halloween celebration at the White House on on October 25, 2020. The president and first lady hosted the event for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Mrs. Trump Welcomes Trick-or-Treaters
    Andrea Hanks
    Halloween
    South Grounds
    flowers
    decorations
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks, First Lady Melania Trump poses for a photograph with a young guest during a Halloween celebration at the White House on on October 25, 2020. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the event for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Halloween at the White House, 2020
    Andrea Hanks
    Halloween
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeting trick-or-treaters by the South Portico was taken by Andrea Hanks on October 25, 2020. The president and first lady hosted the Halloween celebration for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Halloween at the White House, 2020
    Andrea Hanks
    South Portico
    decorations
    Halloween
    This photograph of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeting trick-or-treaters by the South Portico was taken by Andrea Hanks on October 25, 2020. The president and first lady hosted the Halloween celebration for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Halloween at the White House, 2020
    Andrea Hanks
    Halloween
    South Grounds
    This photograph of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeting trick-or-treaters by the South Portico was taken by Andrea Hanks on October 25, 2020. The president and first lady hosted the Halloween celebration for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Halloween at the White House, 2020
    Andrea Hanks
    Halloween
    South Portico
    decorations
    This photograph of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arriving at the South Portico for a Halloween celebration at the White House was taken by Andrea Hanks on October 25, 2020. The president and first lady hosted the event for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. For the festivities, the South Portico was decorated with autumnal leaves, chrysanthemums, and cascading pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Halloween at the White House, 2020
    Tia Dufour
    decorations
    South Portico
    Halloween
    This photograph was taken by Tia Dufour on October 25, 2020, during a Halloween celebration at the White House hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for local schoolchildren, children of frontline workers, and military families. For the festivities, the South Portico was decorated with autumnal leaves, chrysanthemums, and cascading pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as display stands and giveaway booths on the South Grounds by government agencies including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Transportation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event incorporated safety measures including social distancing, hand sanitizing stations, a face mask requirement for guests ages 2 and up, and a "no touch" policy for giveaway distribution.
  • Halloween at the White House, 2018
    Shealah Craighead
    Halloween
    decorations
    South Portico
    In this photograph, taken by Shealah Craighead on October 28, 2018, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome trick-or-treaters by the South Portico for a Halloween celebration at the White House for military families. For the festivities, the South Portico was adorned with decorative cornstalks, autumnal trees, hay bales, and pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as a variety of activities on the South Grounds including a hay bale maze, a moon carpet by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a robotics display by the Department of Education, and the opportunity to see a variety of vehicles including the presidential limousine, popularly known as "The Beast."
  • Halloween at the White House, 2018
    Andrea Hanks
    decorations
    Halloween
    South Portico
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on October 28, 2018, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump await trick-or-treaters by the South Portico for a Halloween celebration at the White House for military families. For the festivities, the South Portico was adorned with decorative cornstalks, autumnal trees, hay bales, and pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as a variety of activities on the South Grounds including a hay bale maze, a moon carpet by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a robotics display by the Department of Education, and the opportunity to see variety of vehicles including the presidential limousine, popularly known as "The Beast."
  • Halloween at the White House, 2018
    Andrea Hanks
    Halloween
    South Portico
    decorations
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on October 28, 2018, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome trick-or-treaters by the South Portico for a Halloween celebration at the White House for military families. For the festivities, the South Portico was adorned with decorative cornstalks, autumnal trees, hay bales, and pumpkins. The event included performances of seasonal tunes by the United States Air Force Strolling Strings as well as a variety of activities on the South Grounds including a hay bale maze, a moon carpet by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a robotics display by the Department of Education, and the opportunity to see a variety of vehicles including the presidential limousine, popularly known as "The Beast."
  • President and Mrs. Trump Participate in September 11 Observance Ceremony
    Andrea Hanks
    travel
    military
    memorials
    commemorations
    Virginia
    Presidential Visit
    September 11
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on September 11, 2019, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump observe a moment of silence during the September 11th Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. 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.
  • President and Mrs. Trump Participate in September 11 Observance Ceremony
    Andrea Hanks
    military
    memorials
    commemorations
    Virginia
    Cabinet
    September 11
    Presidential Visit
    travel
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on September 11, 2019, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a wreath-laying ceremony with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, his wife Leah Esper, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford and his wife Ellyn Dunford during the September 11th Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. 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.
  • Moment of Silence, September 11, 2019
    Andrea Hanks
    staff
    commemorations
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    September 11
    south view
    In this photograph, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join White House staff for a moment of silence on the South Lawn 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.
  • Moment of Silence, September 11, 2019
    Carlos Fyfe
    staff
    military
    commemorations
    Washington Monument
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    September 11
    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.
  • Moment of Silence, September 11, 2019
    Carlos Fyfe
    staff
    military
    commemorations
    Washington Monument
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    September 11
    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.
  • Moment of Silence, September 11, 2019
    Shealah Craighead
    commemorations
    Ground Floor
    Diplomatic Reception Room
    September 11
    In this photograph, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump depart through the doors of the Diplomatic Reception Room to join White House staff on the South Lawn to observe a moment of silence 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.
  • President and Mrs. Trump Dance at Inaugural Ball
    Grant Miller
    inaugurations
    In this photograph taken by Grant Miller, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump share their first dance as President and First Lady at the Liberty Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2017.
  • President and Mrs. Trump Welcome 2019 Special Olympics World Games Participants
    Andrea Hanks
    sports
    initiatives
    Oval Office
    West Wing
    receptions
    In this photograph, taken by Andrea Hanks on July 18, 2019, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump admire a jersey during a meeting in the Oval Office with American athletes who participated in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. Behind the Resolute Desk at left, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence hold aloft a second jersey, with the assistance of basketball player Matthew Millet. The United States was one of 200 nations that competed in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games, that were held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. It was the first Special Olympics to be held in the Middle East. The international program was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, to celebrate their sister Rosemary Kennedy by providing opportunities to build confidence, connection, and independence for people with mental disabilities through sports.
  • President and Mrs. Trump Walk Down Pennsylvania Avenue
    Kelvin Ringold
    inaugurations
    Secret Service
    Washington, D.C.
    In this photograph, President Donald Trump waves to onlookers as he, First Lady Melania Trump, and their son Barron Trump make their way along Pennsylvania Avenue during the 58th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2017. President Trump was officially sworn in as the 45th President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol building earlier in the day.
  • President Trump Takes the Oath of Office
    Unknown
    inaugurations
    Washington, D.C.
    Justices
    First Family
    Congress
    U.S. Capitol
    This photograph of President-elect Donald Trump being sworn in as the president of the United States was taken on January 20, 2017. The oath was administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts with First Lady Melania Trump holding the Bible. Also pictured are President and Mrs. Trump’s son Barron Trump, President Trump’s older children, Donald Trump, Jr. and Ivanka Trump, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
  • The Trumps and the Obamas Meet at the U.S. Capitol
    Pete Souza
    military
    inaugurations
    U.S. Capitol
    Washington, D.C.
    This photograph of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama bidding farewell to newly sworn-in President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the steps of the Executive One helicopter was taken by White House photographer Pete Souza. The 58th Presidential Inauguration took place at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 2017.
  • The Trumps Head to the Inaugural Reviewing Stand
    Patrick Kelley
    inaugurations
    military
    Washington, D.C.
    In this photography, newly sworn-in President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania wave as they head to the inaugural reviewing stand in front of the White House on January 20, 2017. Trump was sworn-in as the 45th president of the United States earlier in the day.
  • President and Mrs. Trump at the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting
    Matthew D'Agostino
    Christmas
    Ellipse
    holidays
    Christmas Tree Lighting
    This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the 97th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 5, 2019. Here, President Donald Trump speaks to a gathered crowd on the Ellipse shortly after First Lady Melania Trump pressed the button to light the National Christmas Tree. 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. The opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts have annually drawn hundreds of attendees.