• Lynda Johnson and Chuck Robb Cutting Wedding Cake
    Unknown
    wedding
    military
    East Room
    State Floor
    This photograph of Lynda Johnson and Capt. Charles S. Robb cutting their wedding cake was taken on December 9, 1967 in the East Room. Per Marine Corps tradition, the couple uses a saber to cut through the five-layer cake, as they become the 15th couple to be married in the White House. Immediately following the cake-cutting ceremony, the couple performed their first dance.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • Details of the 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • Details of the 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This close-up photograph of decorations in the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 East Room Holiday Decorations, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    State Floor
    East Room
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    decorations
    This photograph of the East Room 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy. Also in the East Room was the traditional crèche.
  • 2023 Historic Crèche in the East Room, Biden Administration
    David Wiegold
    winter holidays
    decorations
    State Floor
    East Room
    Christmas
    crèche
    This photograph of the historic Neapolitan crèche in the East Room was taken by David Wiegold on November 27, 2023 during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations. 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 that date back to the 18th-century. The crèche has been displayed in the East Room every holiday season since 1967. 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. Christmas trees and advent calendars counting down the days until Christmas decorated the East Room. Behind each number was a special surprise for visitors to enjoy.