This Christmas card was presented to White House Executive Chef Henry Haller from First Lady Lady Bird Johnson and President Lyndon B. Johnson in December 1966. This was Haller's first Christmas at the White House, though he was to remain as executive chef until 1987. The card features an illustration by Robert Laessig of the North Portico, festively decorated for the holidays. The opposite side of the card includes a description of the American Elm tree featured in the illustration, which was planted by President Woodrow Wilson in December 1913. To view the card in its entirety, see 1128398. This card is part of a personal collection belonging to Chef Haller. In the position, Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests from 1966-1987.

This photograph presenting a north view of the White House and the North Drive was taken in the mid-20th century, circa 1966-1987. This photograph is a part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, who served presidents Lyndon B. Johnson through Ronald Reagan.

In this photograph, taken May 25, 1986, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan descend from the North Door to take part in "Hands Across America." During the charity event, designed to raise awareness for homelessness and famine, over five million Americans from across the continental United States formed a human chain and held hands for 15 minutes. Among those who participated in "Hands Across America" near the North Portico were President Reagan's daughter Maureen Reagan, her husband Dennis Revell, and White House press secretary James S. Brady. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.