The 1947 White House Christmas Tree ceremony
View of crowd at ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas tree.
Christmas
Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National 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.
The lighting of the National Christmas Tree
The lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House.
Crowd gathered for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
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.
Crowd and band gathered for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
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.
Truman pressing a button to light the National Christmas Tree
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.
Platform for the lighting of the National 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.
Speaker's platform for the lighting of the National 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.
Speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
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.
A Boy Scout speaking at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
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.