In this photograph by Sharon Farmer, President Bill Clinton accepts a gift from Taoiseach Albert Reynolds of Ireland on March 17, 1994. The gift, a crystal bowl of shamrocks, was exchanged in the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Reynolds served as taoiseach, or prime minister, from 1992 through 1994.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton with members of the University of Arkansas men's basketball team was taken by Sharon Farmer on June15, 1994. President Clinton welcomed the Razorbacks -- from his home state -- to the Rose Garden following their victory over Duke University at the NCAA Division I Men's Championship that month. Here, Clinton shakes the hand of shooting guard Scotty Thurman.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton with the Clintons' family cat Socks was taken in 1993. Clinton and Socks are on the South Grounds of the White House.

This is a photograph of the Christmas decorations in the Library taken on December 3, 1996, by Sharon Farmer. The ornaments on the tree were re-used from 1995's theme "Twas the Night Before Christmas." However, the theme chosen for 1996 was the "Nutcracker Suite."

This is a photograph of the official White House Gingerbread House taken by White House photographer Sharon Farmer on December 5, 1993. Dubbed the "House of Socks," it was created by former Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier in honor of the Clintons' cat, Socks. The gingerbread house is a replica White House complete with twenty marzipan versions of Socks playing around the house.

This photograph by Sharon Farmer shows Social Secretary Capricia Marshall and guests enjoying an Independence Day buffet on the roof of the White House.

This is a photograph of the Blue Room Christmas tree taken on December 3, 1996, by White House photographer Sharon Farmer. The tree was decorated with ornaments inspired by the "Nutcracker Suite" theme for that year. The ornaments on the tree reflect scenes and characters from the ballet and the tree is draped with gold beads.

This is a photograph of the Christmas decorations in Diplomatic Reception Room taken by Sharon Farmer on December 3, 1996. The Christmas trees are filled with stockings and lights. The portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart is prominently displayed above the mantel, which is decorated with a garland trimmed with gold ribbons and ornaments. The theme chosen for 1996 was the "Nutcracker Suite."

This is a photograph of the Green Room decorated for Christmas taken by White House photographer Sharon Farmer on December 21, 1995. A replica of the skyline of Washington, D.C., sits on the mantel below the portrait of Benjamin Franklin by David Martin.

This is a photograph of the White House gingerbread house taken on December 17, 1996, by Sharon Farmer. The house is filled with all of the characters from The Nutcracker, fitting with that year's "The Nutcracker Suite" holiday theme. The house was specially made for the Clintons' daughter, Chelsea, who performed in The Nutcracker with the Washington Ballet.

This is a photograph taken by White House photographer Sharon Farmer of the Christmas decorations in East Colonnade on December 3, 1996. Wreathes and garlands trimmed with ribbons and lights line the hall, leading to the Christmas tree in the Visitor's Foyer. The re-used ornaments on the tree reflect the 1994 theme "The Twelve Days of Christmas." However, the theme chosen for 1996 was the "Nutcracker Suite."

This is a photograph of the Cross Hall with Christmas decorations taken by White House photographer Sharon Farmer on December 3, 1996. The theme for 1996 was the "Nutcracker Suite," and a kissing ball with a scene from the ballet can be seen to the left of the photo. The trees and garlands are decorated with lights and colorful ribbons and ornaments.

This is a photograph of the East Room decorated for Christmas taken by White House photographer Sharon Farmer on December 21, 1995. The creche donated to the White House Collection in 1967 figures prominently in the picture, and it is flanked by lit trees trimmed with gold and burgundy ribbons. On the mantel is a decoration made of greenery and hurricane candles. The theme for 1995 was "Twas the Night Before Christmas."