Christmas

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).

A large crowd assembled on the South Lawn of the White House for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree.

White House preparations for Christmas were completed today with the decoration of the entrance to the Executive Mansion. Unidentified man in doorway. From: Charles Ross Papers, 12x18 Metal Album.