In this photograph taken on December 12, 1978, First Lady Rosalynn Carter displays a Christmas ornament in the Blue Room of the White House. Mrs. Carter was on hand to preview the holiday decorations for the press. The Blue Room Christmas Tree that year displayed antique toys on loan from the Margaret Woodbury Stone Museum, now known as the Strong Museum of National Play, in Rochester, New York.

In this photograph by Jack E. Kightlinger, President Richard M. Nixon walks his eldest daughter, Tricia Nixon, down the aisle at her wedding on June 12, 1971. Tricia Nixon married Edward Cox at a ceremony in the Rose Garden on the White House Grounds, followed by a reception in the East Room. A gazebo was built for the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Edward Latch. The greenery of the Rose Garden was dotted with roses of reds, pinks, whites, and yellows. The shade of green of the crabapple trees throughout was said to match the shade of the bridesmaids’ layered silk organdy dresses, made by Priscilla of Boston. Though there was an intimate number of invited guests, just beyond it, on the South Lawn, press tents captured the nuptials for the nation.

In this photograph, taken June 12, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger, Tricia Nixon exchange vows with Edward Cox during their wedding ceremony under a specially built gazebo in the White House Rose Garden. It shows the view of the ceremony from behind Rev. Dr. Edward Latch, who officiated. Theirs was the 16th documented wedding to take place at the White House and the first to be held in the Rose Garden or outdoors. Nixon was the daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Approximately 400 guests watched the first daughter marry Edward Cox, a law student at the time, in the Rose Garden.

This photograph is of President Richard M. Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, their eldest daughter Tricia Nixon, her fiancé Edward Cox, and his parents Howard Ellis Cox and Anne Crane Delafield (Finch) Cox on a stage in the East Room of the White House. The couples' engagement was announced at the Irish Evening in honor of Taoiseach of Ireland John Lynch and Mrs. Nixon's 59th Birthday. Jack E. Kightlinger photographed the announcement in the East Room of the White House on March 16, 1971.

This photograph showing guests toasting Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox at their wedding rehearsal dinner was taken on June 11, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger. The rehearsal dinner took place at Blair House. Blair House is located across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House and is known as the President's Guest House. Visiting diplomats and dignitaries stay at Blair House while on official visits to the White House, and it is where the president-elect and first family reside prior to taking the oath of office.

This photograph of Tricia Nixon and her fiance Edward Cox walking into the Entrance Hall from the Grand Staircase was taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on March 16, 1971. Next to them are members of the honor guard. The couples' engagement was announced that evening at the Irish Evening in honor of Taoiseach of Ireland John Lynch and First Lady Pat Nixon's 59th Birthday.

This photograph of Tricia Nixon answering questions from journalists about her engagement to Edward Cox was taken on March 17, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger. Tricia Nixon was the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Her engagement and wedding garnered much attention from the media. The press conference took place in the Map Room, which is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. It got its name when Franklin D. Roosevelt used the room to monitor and intake classified information during World War II. The room was the original Situation Room. Today the room acts as a sitting room but still displays maps in homage to its origins.

This photograph of Tricia Nixon answering questions from journalists about her engagement to Edward Cox was taken on March 17, 1971 by Jack E. Kightlinger. Tricia Nixon was the eldest daughter of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon. Her engagement and wedding garnered much attention from the media. The press conference took place in the Map Room, which is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion. It got its name when Franklin D. Roosevelt used the room to monitor and intake classified information during World War II. The room was the original Situation Room. Today the room acts as a sitting room but still displays maps in homage to its origins.

This photograph by Jack E. Kightlinger shows President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter holding hands on stage at their inaugural ball. The ball was held on January 20, 1977, as part of the festivities following President Carter's inauguration.

This photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson and his family opening Christmas presents in the Yellow Oval Room was taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 24, 1968. President Lyndon B. Johnson sits in a chair patting dog Yuki, flanked by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and his daughter, Lynda Bird Johnson, who cradles her daughter Lucinda Desha Robb. Behind them, the president's daughter Luci crouches in front of a couch beside her son, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, who is opening a present. Other individuals can be seen in the background, including secretary Mary Rather, who stands near a Christmas tree. Although during early years of their administration the Johnson family celebrated Christmas at their Texas ranch, they celebrated Christmases in the Yellow Oval Room in 1967 and 1968.

In this photograph, taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 12, 1971, First Lady Pat Nixon and her eldest daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, examine Christmas decorations in the Entrance Hall.

This photograph of a gingerbread cottage on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 19, 1968. It was gifted to the White House by Edward E. Shapiro of Bedford Hills, New York. It is one of the earliest known to have been placed on the mahogany console table in front of the gilded pier mirror, where the back of the gingerbread can be viewed in the reflection. The following year, Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert created an A-frame gingerbread house for First Lady Pat Nixon's holiday decorations, establishing the tradition of a gingerbread house created by White House staff as a featured part of the holiday decorations.

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.

In this photograph, taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on July 31, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson sits in the Cabinet Room listening to a recording sent by his son-in-law Capt. Charles S. Robb, who was deployed on active duty to Vietnam. The president is pictured hunched forward and facing downward, his forehead resting against his hand. On the far side of the room stands a bust depicting Johnson's predecessor, President John F. Kennedy.

In this photograph, taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 22, 1970, First Lady Pat Nixon greets "Big Bird" from PBS's "Sesame Street" during a Christmas party for children of diplomats. The party was organized by THIS (The Hospitality and Information Service) for Diplomats, a volunteer organization established in 1961 to support newly appointed diplomats and their families transition to life in Washington, D.C. The annual children's Christmas parties for children of diplomats often featured appearances by popular children's television entertainers. "Big Bird" also appeared at the diplomats' children's Christmas parties in 1976, 1978, and 1990.

In this photograph, taken February 24, 1970, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (center) oversees food preparations in the White House Kitchen for a State Dinner hosted by President Richard M. Nixon in honor of President Georges Pompidou of France. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to Chef Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

In this photograph, taken by official White House photographer Jack E. Kightlinger on June 8, 1982, President Ronald Reagan addresses the British Parliament at the Palace of Westminster during his visit to the United Kingdom. Reagan spoke of promoting worldwide democracy against the threats of communism and totalitarianism. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.

This photograph of First Lady Pat Nixon and daughter Julie Nixon Eisenhower appreciating the details of the White House gingerbread house was taken by Jack E. Kightlinger on December 13, 1971, during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The house featured the German A-frame design and was based on the story of Hansel and Gretel. It was created by then Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert for Mrs. Nixon, who was the first to start this holiday tradition.

This photograph of candle lighters arriving to the White House in honor of the National Cancer Act bill was taken by on December 23, 1971, during the Richard M. Nixon administration. This bill strengthened the National Cancer Institute by granting authority to the Director of NCI to plan and develop a National Cancer Program that included NCI, other research institutes, and other federal and non-federal programs. The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance is an organization that provides emotional, educational, practical and financial support to families of children fighting cancer.

This photograph of candle lighters arriving to the White House North Portico in honor of the National Cancer Act bill was taken by on December 23, 1971, during the Richard M. Nixon administration. This bill strengthened the National Cancer Institute by granting authority to the Director of NCI to plan and develop a National Cancer Program that included NCI, other research institutes, and other federal and non-federal programs. The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance is an organization that provides emotional, educational, practical and financial support to families of children fighting cancer.

This photograph of First Lady Pat Nixon greeting Candle Lighters on the steps of the North Portico was taken by Jack E. Kightlinger during a candlelight tour in 1972, during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance is an organization that provides emotional, educational, practical and financial support to families of children fighting cancer.

In this photograph, taken March 16, 1972, First Lady Pat Nixon celebrates her 60th birthday with her staff at a surprise party organized by the White House Curator's Office. The White House staff members wished her a “Happy 39th” in the spirit of comedian Jack Benny’s longstanding joke that he perpetually remained 39 years old. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. Haller stands behind Mrs. Nixon in the center of this photograph.

In this photograph, taken March 16, 1972, First Lady Pat Nixon celebrates her 60th birthday with East Wing and Kitchen staff during a surprise party organized by the White House Curator's Office. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987. Haller stands in the center of this photograph. Also present in this photograph is White House Curator Clem Conger (far left), White House Pastry Chef Heinz Bender (third from right), White House Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert (second from right), and butler Eugene Allen (far right).

This photograph is of President Richard M. Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon posing for a picture in the East Room of the White House with Australian Prime Minister William McMahon, his wife Sonia McMahon, and Metropolitan Opera tenor Richard Tucker. Tucker was the evening's entertainment following state dinner held in the McMahons' honor on November 2, 1971.

This photograph is of President Richard Nixon escorting Australian Prime Minister William McMahon and his wife Sonia McMahon up the steps of the North Portico upon their arrival at the White House prior to the state dinner in their honor. The McMahons' state dinner was held on November 2, 1971.