• Arrangements in the White House Flower Shop
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    Flower Shop
    Ground Floor
    This photograph of the White House Flower Shop was taken by Joyce N. Boghosian on April 14, 2008 during the George W. Bush administration. The White House Flower Shop is a small work space under the North Portico. Florists design arrangements for public and private spaces throughout the White House, coordinating arrays with each room’s unique color palette. They also provide stunning centerpieces for special events, such as State Dinners.
  • President and Mrs. Bush with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    Head of State
    State Dinner
    State Floor
    State Visit
    Entrance Hall
    Grand Staircase
    In this photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian, President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush stand with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Grand Staircase in the Entrance Hall of the White House. President and Mrs. Bush welcomed Queen Elizabeth and her husband to the White House for a State dinner held in her honor on May 7, 2007. The State Dinner took place in the State Dining Room and the evening also included a performance by violinist Itzhak Perlman in the East Room.
  • President Trump Lights a Diya in Observance of Diwali
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    West Wing
    Roosevelt Room
    Diwali
    In this photograph, taken by Joyce N. Boghosian on November 13, 2018, President Donald Trump participates in a ceremonial diya lighting in the Roosevelt Room during a Diwali celebration at the White House. The White House has observed Diwali since the George W. Bush presidency, though ceremonies were mostly held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. In 2009, President Barack Obama became the first president first to light a diya at the White House, during a ceremony in the East Room. Since then, diya lighting ceremonies have been held in various locations in the White House, including the Oval Office and the Roosevelt Room.
  • Koshering of White House Kitchen for Hanukkah
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    Kitchen
    Hanukkah
    Ground Floor
    winter holidays
    In this photograph, taken by Joyce N. Boghosian on December 15, 2008, First Lady Laura Welch Bush joins Rabbi Mendel Minkowitz, Rabbi Binyomin Steinmetz, and Rabbi Levi Shemtov following the koshering of the White House Kitchen. The rabbis supervised the koshering of the Kitchen prior to the White House Hanukkah reception. That evening, a kosher buffet was held in the East Room and a menorah lighting ceremony in the Entrance Hall.
  • Moment of Silence, September 11, 2020
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    military
    commemorations
    U.S. Marine Band
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    September 11
    This photograph shows a bugler from the United States Marine Band performing taps during a moment of silence ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in observance of the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President 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, 2020
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    commemorations
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    south view
    September 11
    This photograph shows a moment of silence ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in observance of the 19th 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, 2020
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    military
    commemorations
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    south view
    September 11
    This photograph shows a moment of silence ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House in observance of the 19th 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.
  • White House Flag at Half-Staff in Observance of September 11
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    north view
    flags
    commemorations
    September 11
    This photograph, taken by Joyce N. Boghosian on September 11, 2020, shows the American flag atop the White House flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day. 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.
  • White House Flag at Half-Staff in Observance of September 11
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    north view
    flags
    commemorations
    September 11
    This photograph, taken by Joyce N. Boghosian on September 11, 2020, shows the American flag atop the White House flown at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day. 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.
  • Luncheon at Camp David for President of South Korea
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    Camp David
    Head of State
    This photograph was taken during a luncheon hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in honor of President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea and his wife, Kim Yoon-ok. The luncheon was held at Camp David on April 19, 2008. For the event, chef Matthew Wendel prepared a buffet spread that included fried chicken, potato salad, corn muffins, deviled eggs, and hummingbird cake.
  • Luncheon at Camp David for President of South Korea
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    Head of State
    Camp David
    food & drink
    This photograph was taken during a luncheon hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in honor of President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea and his wife, Kim Yoon-ok. The luncheon was held at Camp David on April 19, 2008. Here, President Bush, Mrs. Bush, President Lee, and Mrs. Kim help themselves to a buffet spread. The buffet was prepared by chef Matthew Wendel and included fried chicken, potato salad, corn muffins, deviled eggs, and hummingbird cake.
  • Press Conference in the Rose Garden
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    Rose Garden
    In this photograph, President Donald Trump holds a press conference in the Rose Garden on June 1, 2017. During the press conference, President Trump discussed the Paris Climate Agreement in front of members of the press, his West Wing staff, and guests.
  • Mrs. Obama and Students Break Ground for White House Kitchen Garden
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    children
    Kitchen Garden
    Bancroft Elementary School
    This photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian shows First Lady Michelle Obama working with children from Bancroft Elementary School (Washington, D.C.) to break ground for the White House Kitchen Garden, March 20, 2009.
  • Michelle Obama Works with School Kids to Create a White House Garden
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    children
    Kitchen Garden
    Bancroft Elementary School
    This photograph by Joyce N. Boghosian shows First Lady Michelle Obama and White House horticulturalist Dale Haney working with children from Bancroft Elementary School (Washington, D.C.) to break ground for the White House Kitchen Garden, March 20, 2009.
  • Michelle Obama
    Joyce N. Boghosian
    official portrait
    This portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama was taken by White House photographer Joyce N. Boghosian during President Obama's first term, which began on January 20, 2009. Mrs. Obama holds degrees from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard.