This photograph of the north view of the White House was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The North Lawn fountain is prominently featured. President Grant first added flowerbeds, a fountain, and a circular pool to the north front of the White House in 1874. The flowers around the North Fountain are changed three times a year. Approximately 4,000 oxford tulips and 8,000 grape hyacinth are planted each spring.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph, taken byJames P. Blair, shows the illuminated North Portico of the White House at night with the North Lawn fountain in the foreground. This image was captured in July 1966 during the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedys, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment. This photograph was taken from the small patio at the east end of the garden.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedys, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment. This photograph was taken from the small patio at the east end of the garden.

This photograph of the White House Rose Garden was taken in April 1972 by James P. Blair during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The Rose Garden is located on the west side of the South Grounds, just outside the Oval Office. It has gone through several incarnations: a vegetable garden in the first part of the 19th century, a “colonial” garden in 1902, and then a rose garden in 1913. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy wanted to expand the garden for official functions and events. His idea became the Rose Garden, designed by horticulturist, gardener, and close friend of the Kennedy family, Rachel Lambert Mellon. The garden was installed the following year, becoming a green theater for official ceremonies and a special place for the first family’s private enjoyment.