Christmas

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.

Photograph of safe given to President Truman for Christmas in 1952 by Vice President Barkley and members of his Cabinet. Safe has plaque on door engraved as follows: Merry Christmas - 1952 - Alben W. Barkley, Dean Acheson, John W. Snyder, Robert A. Lovett, James P. McGranery, Jesse M. Donaldson, Oscar L. Chapman, Charles F. Brannan, Charles Sawyer, and Maurice J. Tobin. (See also 2000-414.)

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (center) mingles with others during the Commerce Social Club Christmas Party held at the National Press Building.

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer (center) is shown at the Commerce Club Christmas party, 1951, held at the Avardman Park Hotel.

Paul C. Aiken, Assistant Postmaster General, left, laughs with another man during a Christmas party.