Christmas

View of empty podium awaiting ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree.

View of empty stands waiting for ceremonies of the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree.

Distance view of President Harry S. Truman speaking during ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree.

Distance view of President Harry S. Truman speaking during ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree.

View of crowd at ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas tree.

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.

Rear view of the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House. President Harry S. Truman is the figure on the left of the platform, holding his hat over his heart with his head bent.

A large crowd gathered on the grounds of the White House for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.

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.