Christmas

President Harry S. Truman greets members of the armed services in the audience at the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman lights the White House Christmas Tree during ceremonies outside the White House. Daughter Margaret Truman is in background.

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

View of White House Christmas tree and empty podium prior to the start of the ceremony for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree.

View of empty stands prior to the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas tree.

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

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.