This photograph of the Washington, D.C. skyline was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022 at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert. A flock of birds is captured in this photograph with the roof of a building, likely DAR Constitution Hall, in the foreground. The 2022 tree lighting took place on The Ellipse and was the second presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration by host LL Cool J and performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.

In this photograph from May 1962, a photographer, possibly George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Service, ascends a ladder of a firetruck parked on Pennsylvania Avenue to capture an aerial view of the White House. The photo session was for the cover of the first edition of "The White House: An Historic Guide," a publication released by the White House Historical Association that serves a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture.

In this photograph from May 1962, a photographer, possibly George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Service, ascends a ladder of a firetruck parked on Pennsylvania Avenue to capture an aerial view of the White House. The photo session was for the cover of the first edition of "The White House: An Historic Guide," a publication released by the White House Historical Association that serves a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture.

In this photograph from May 1962, a photographer, possibly George F. Mobley of the National Geographic Service, ascends the ladder of a firetruck parked on Pennsylvania Avenue to capture an aerial view of the White House. The photo session was for the cover of the first edition of "The White House: An Historic Guide," a publication released by the White House Historical Association that serves a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture. This photograph was taken from Lafayette Square, just north of the White House.

This photograph, taken on January 15, 1930, shows President Herbert Hoover walking past debris and workers repairing fire damage to the West Wing. On the evening of December 24, 1929, the West Wing caught fire, requiring the efforts of 130 firefighters to extinguish the powerful, four-alarm blaze. The fire started when pamphlets in the attic ignited, likely caused by a blocked or faulty chimney vent or defective electric wiring. Following repairs, President Herbert Hoover and his aides returned to the West Wing on April 14, 1930.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.

This photograph of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino from the atop the historic Hay-Adams Hotel on July 25, 2013, during the Barack Obama administration. The Washington Monument, surrounded in metal scaffolding, is visible in the background. The Washington Monument underwent repairs from 2011 to 2014 following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. The trees in the foreground are part of Lafayette Park.