• Something Old, Something New Composite
    White House Historical Association
    WHHA
    weddings
    flowers
    This composite image of floral prints and photographs of wedding bouquets was featured in the digital exhibit entitled "Something Old, Something New: Eight First Daughters’ Fashionable White House Weddings." It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.
  • Spring Flowers on the South Lawn, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph of springtime flowers, including tulips, was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. The flowers bordered the South Fountain. Installed in the 1850s, the South Fountain was the first ornamental water fountain on the White House Grounds. Due to poor construction, it was replaced in 1876.
  • Spring Flowers on the South Lawn, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph of springtime flowers, including tulips, was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. The flowers bordered the South Fountain. Installed in the 1850s, the South Fountain was the first ornamental water fountain on the White House Grounds. Due to poor construction, it was replaced in 1876.
  • Spring Flowers on the South Lawn, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph of springtime flowers, including tulips, was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. The flowers bordered the South Fountain. Installed in the 1850s, the South Fountain was the first ornamental water fountain on the White House Grounds. Due to poor construction, it was replaced in 1876.
  • Spring Flowers on the South Lawn, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    This photograph of springtime flowers, including tulips, was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. The flowers bordered the South Fountain. Installed in the 1850s, the South Fountain was the first ornamental water fountain on the White House Grounds. Due to poor construction, it was replaced in 1876.
  • Flowers in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    This photograph of tulips, green hedges, and other springtime botanical sights in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Formerly called the East Garden, or the First Lady's Garden, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was formally dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in 1965. The botanical composition of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden changes with each administration. Where the Rose Garden is centered on roses, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden is centered on the personal tastes of the current administration.
  • Flowers in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    This photograph of tulips, green hedges, and other springtime botanical sights in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Formerly called the East Garden, or the First Lady's Garden, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was formally dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in 1965. The botanical composition of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden changes with each administration. Where the Rose Garden is centered on roses, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden is centered on the personal tastes of the current administration.
  • Flowers in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    This photograph of tulips, green hedges, and other springtime botanical sights in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Formerly called the East Garden, or the First Lady's Garden, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was formally dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in 1965. The botanical composition of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden changes with each administration. Where the Rose Garden is centered on roses, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden is centered on the personal tastes of the current administration.
  • Flowers in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    flowers
    South Grounds
    Jacqueline Kennedy Garden
    This photograph of tulips, green hedges, and other springtime botanical sights in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was taken by Matthew D'Agostino during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. Formerly called the East Garden, or the First Lady's Garden, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden was formally dedicated to Mrs. Kennedy by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in 1965. The botanical composition of the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden changes with each administration. Where the Rose Garden is centered on roses, the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden is centered on the personal tastes of the current administration.
  • Easter Eggs on the South Lawn, 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll
    Matthew D'Agostino
    holidays
    South Lawn
    South Grounds
    Easter Egg Roll
    flowers
    This photograph of Easter eggs on the South Lawn was taken by Matthew D'Agostino at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 10, 2023. The theme for the 2023 Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, was a return of "EGGucation," which Dr. Biden also selected in 2022. Activities at the annual celebration included the traditional Easter egg roll and egg hunt, special guest readers in the reading nook, costumed characters, food, and arts and crafts, among other educational activities.
  • Blue Room Prepared for a Holiday Breakfast Reception
    Joseph J. Scherschel
    meals
    food & drink
    flowers
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    winter holidays
    This photograph, taken by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel in December 1969, shows a table in the Blue Room lined with trays of pastries, floral decorations, orange juice, and coffee for a breakfast reception. It is possible the buffet was served during a White House holiday reception during the Richard M. Nixon administration; the Blue Room is festively decorated with red candles, garlands, and ornaments for the season.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the Red Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    Red Room
    flowers
    This photograph of a floral arrangement on display in the Red Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. In the Red Room, handmade ornaments and felt-crafted scenes honored the service of America’s first responders and frontline workers. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the State Dining Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    flowers
    decorations
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    This close-up photograph of holiday decorations on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the State Dining Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    flowers
    centerpieces
    This photograph of a floral arrangement on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The flowers are displayed in a gilded bronze basket attributed to the French firm Denière et Matelin of Paris. It was purchased for the White House in 1817, when James Madison and then James Monroe held office. The basket depicts the Three Graces, Greek goddesses of beauty and charm. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the State Dining Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    centerpieces
    flowers
    This photograph of a floral arrangement on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The flowers are displayed in a gilded bronze basket attributed to the French firm Denière et Matelin of Paris. It was purchased for the White House in 1817, when James Madison and then James Monroe held office. The basket depicts the Three Graces, Greek goddesses of beauty and charm. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Portrait of President Kennedy with 2020 Holiday Decorations
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    State Floor
    Cross Hall
    decorations
    flowers
    This oil on canvas portrait of President John F. Kennedy was painted by Aaron Shikler in 1970 and is his official White House portrait. The portrait was placed on public display in the East Room on February 5, 1971. This photograph shows the painting on display in the Cross Hall, during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations on November 30, 2020. In 2020, the painting was also featured as part of the design for the White House Historical Association's official White House Christmas ornament. For the 2020 holiday decorations at the White House, the official White House Christmas ornament was prominently displayed in the Vermeil Room. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the State Dining Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    flowers
    centerpieces
    This photograph of floral arrangements on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the State Dining Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    State Dining Room
    centerpieces
    flowers
    This photograph of floral arrangements on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the Entrance Hall
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    flowers
    decorations
    State Floor
    Entrance Hall
    This close-up photograph of a floral arrangement on display in the Entrance Hall was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations by the North Door
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    flowers
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    This photograph of the White House holiday decorations by the North Door was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations by the North Door
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    North Door
    Christmas
    flowers
    This photograph of the White House holiday decorations by the North Door was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    flowers
    decorations
    Ground Floor
    Ground Floor Corridor
    This photograph of floral arrangements on display in the Ground Floor Corridor was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. This photograph shows festive red flowers next to John Howard Sanden's official White House portrait of First Lady Laura Bush. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations Near Portrait of First Lady Laura Bush
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Ground Floor Corridor
    Ground Floor
    flowers
    This photograph of holiday decorations in the Ground Floor Corridor was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. This photograph shows festive red flowers next to John Howard Sanden's official White House portrait of First Lady Laura Bush. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations on Display in the Red Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    Red Room
    flowers
    This close-up photograph of a floral arrangement on display in the Red Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. In the Red Room, handmade ornaments and felt-crafted scenes honored the service of America’s first responders and frontline workers. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2020 Holiday Decorations in the State Dining Room
    Matthew D’Agostino
    winter holidays
    flowers
    decorations
    centerpieces
    State Dining Room
    State Floor
    This photograph of flower arrangements on display in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 30, 2020 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. The flowers are displayed in a gilded bronze basket attributed to the French firm Denière et Matelin of Paris. It was purchased for the White House in 1817, when James Madison and then James Monroe held office. The basket depicts the Three Graces, Greek goddesses of beauty and charm. The holiday theme for 2020 was “America the Beautiful,” which celebrated the natural wonders of the American landscape. Selected by First Lady Melania Trump, the White House decorations also paid tribute to the courage and resilience of frontline workers, members of the military, and other American heroes. In 2020, American frontline and essential workers faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.