Abbie Rowe

A large crowd and a military band on the South Lawn of the White House waiting for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree with the Washington Monument in the background.

President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) pressing a button to light the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House. Others are unidentified.

Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.

Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.

Workmen setting up the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.

An unidentified Boy Scout speaking at the ceremonial lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House as President Harry S. Truman (seated, right) listens.

President Harry S. Truman (at podium) delivering a speech at the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House.

President Harry S. Truman (right foreground) pressing a button to light the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House. Others are unidentified.

A crowd, including a military band, gathered on the South Lawn of the White House for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the Washington Monument in the background.

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) on the occasion of the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House, flanked by several unidentified people and General Harry Vaughan, his Military Aide (behind the President's left shoulder).