• 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    North Lawn
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    North Lawn
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • 2023 North Portico Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    north view
    North Lawn
    This photograph of the North Portico holiday decorations was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "Magic, Wonder, and Joy" as the 2023 holiday theme. The decor was inspired by children and how they embrace and revel in the holiday season. At the North Portico, Christmas trees were placed beside the doorway adorned with simple red and gold ornaments. Garlands of hanging branches were draped from the ceiling, and wreaths with large red bows decorated the archways and windows.
  • North View of the White House, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    North Portico
    north view
    North Lawn
    West Wing
    This photograph of the north view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 20, 2023 prior to the arrival of the Official White House Christmas tree at the North Portico steps. The tree was delivered by horse-drawn carriage and carefully escorted to the Blue Room, where it remained on display for the holiday season. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed the 18.5-foot Fraser Fir from Fleetwood, North Carolina, along with the children of military families who were given the opportunity to touch the horses and tree and pose with it. Since 1966, the Christmas tree displayed in the Blue Room has been presented to the White House following a contest run by the National Christmas Tree Association. The winners of this year's contest were Amber Scott and Alex Church of Cline Church Nursery.
  • North View of the White House, Biden Administration
    Matthew D'Agostino
    North Portico
    north view
    This photograph of the north view of the White House was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on November 20, 2023 prior to the arrival of the Official White House Christmas tree at the North Portico steps. The tree was delivered by horse-drawn carriage and carefully escorted to the Blue Room, where it remained on display for the holiday season. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed the 18.5-foot Fraser Fir from Fleetwood, North Carolina, along with the children of military families who were given the opportunity to touch the horses and tree and pose with it. Since 1966, the Christmas tree displayed in the Blue Room has been presented to the White House following a contest run by the National Christmas Tree Association. The winners of this year's contest were Amber Scott and Alex Church of Cline Church Nursery.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico—an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico—an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico—an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico—an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    North Lawn
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden selected "We the People" as the 2022 holiday theme. Decor was inspired by Americans' shared values and sentiments of hope, unity, and community. A large wreath was placed atop the pediment of the North Portico—an addition to the exterior holiday decorations that Dr. Biden oversaw for the first time in 2021.
  • The White House in Snow, Coolidge Administration
    Harris & Ewing
    snow
    north view
    North Grounds
    North Drive
    This photograph of the White House following a snowfall was taken around 1927 to 1928 during the Calvin Coolidge administration. A snowplow can be seen up the North Drive as it approaches the North Portico. A line of workers are also captured shoveling snow at the right.
  • 2022 North View Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    Christmas
    North Portico
    north view
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 28, 2022 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their second year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "We the People." The theme was inspired by the shared values of the American people and the promise of unity, hope, and possibility that represents America’s history. This was also the second time the White House holiday decorations included a large wreath atop the pediment of the North Portico, which Dr. Biden oversaw the previous year for the first time.
  • Photographer Captures White House from Firetruck Ladder
    George F. Mobley
    Bates Littlehales
    north view
    Lafayette Park
    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.
  • Photographer Captures White House from Firetruck Ladder
    George F. Mobley
    Bates Littlehales
    north view
    Lafayette Park
    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.
  • North Front of the White House, Biden Administration
    Bruce White
    north view
    North Portico
    North Lawn
    This photograph of the North Front of the White House was taken by Bruce White on July 21, 2021 during the Joseph R. Biden administration. The North Portico of the Executive Mansion along with the North Lawn is visible in the foreground.
  • 2021 Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    north view
    decorations
    North Portico
    Christmas
    This photograph of holiday wreaths on the north front of the White House was taken by David Wiegold on November 29, 2021 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. For their first year in the White House, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden chose the theme, "Gifts from the Heart." The theme was meant to honor the things we cherish and bring us together despite the obstacles posed by a pandemic, time, and distance. This was the first time the White House holiday decorations included a large illuminated wreath atop the pediment of the North Portico.