This photograph, taken in December 1971, shows the 18th century crèche (or nativity scene) on display in the East Room during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines. The 14 foot tall crèche setting display was built by Tony Award-winning stage designer Donald Oenslager, with mechanisms for annual disassembly.

This photograph, taken in December 1971, shows the 18th century crèche (or nativity scene) on display in the East Room during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines. The 14 foot tall crèche setting display was built by Tony Award-winning stage designer Donald Oenslager, with mechanisms for annual disassembly.

This photograph, taken in December 1971, shows the 18th century crèche (or nativity scene) on display in the East Room during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines. The 14 foot tall crèche setting display was built by Tony Award-winning stage designer Donald Oenslager, with mechanisms for annual disassembly.

This photograph, taken in December 1971, shows the 18th century crèche (or nativity scene) on display in the East Room during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines. The 14 foot tall crèche setting display was built by Tony Award-winning stage designer Donald Oenslager, with mechanisms for annual disassembly.

This photograph, taken in December 1971, shows the 18th century crèche (or nativity scene) on display in the East Room during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines. The 14 foot tall crèche setting display was built by Tony Award-winning stage designer Donald Oenslager, with mechanisms for annual disassembly.

This photograph, taken in December 1971, shows the 18th century crèche (or nativity scene) on display in the East Room during the Richard M. Nixon administration. The crèche was donated to the White House Collection by Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. of Far Hills, New Jersey in 1967. The donation included 39 hand-painted figurines. The 14 foot tall crèche setting display was built by Tony Award-winning stage designer Donald Oenslager, with mechanisms for annual disassembly.

This photograph shows the crèche, or nativity scene, included as part of the White House holiday decorations for the 1969 Christmas season. The 18th-century crèche was gifted to the White House in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engelhard of Fall Hills, New Jersey. During the holiday season, the crèche is usually displayed in the East Room. This photograph was taken in December 1969 by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel.

This photograph shows the crèche, or nativity scene, included as part of the White House holiday decorations for the 1969 Christmas season. The 18th-century crèche was gifted to the White House in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engelhard of Fall Hills, New Jersey. During the holiday season, the crèche is usually displayed in the East Room. This photograph was taken in December 1969 by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel.

This photograph shows the crèche, or nativity scene, included as part of the White House holiday decorations for the 1969 Christmas season. The 18th-century crèche was gifted to the White House in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engelhard of Fall Hills, New Jersey. During the holiday season, the crèche is usually displayed in the East Room. This photograph was taken in December 1969 by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel.

This photograph shows the crèche, or nativity scene, included as part of the White House holiday decorations for the 1969 Christmas season. The 18th-century crèche was gifted to the White House in 1967 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engelhard of Fall Hills, New Jersey. During the holiday season, the crèche is usually displayed in the East Room. This photograph was taken in December 1969 by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel.

This wood engraving appeared in "Harper's Weekly" and is entitled "A 'Powwow' at the White House." The engraving shows President Hayes meeting with Native Americans in the East Room of the White House. Hayes hosted several Native American delegations during his time in office.

This photograph of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The chandeliers were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The chandeliers were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The chandeliers were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The chandeliers were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The chandeliers were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The chandeliers were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.

This photograph of one of the East Room chandeliers was taken on July 20, 2017, during the Donald Trump administration. The photograph was taken looking upwards at the ceiling and the bottom of the chandelier. The chandeliers in the East Room were supplied by the firm Edward F. Caldwell & Co. of New York in 1902, during the Theodore Roosevelt renovations. In all, three of the Bohemian glass chandeliers were installed. The chandeliers were modified and shortened in 1952. The East Room is located on the State Floor and is the largest room in the White House, often serving as a ceremonial space.