Christmas trees

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.

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.

Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer speaking at the Christmas Tree ceremonies in the lobby of the Commerce Building, Christmas, 1948.

President Harry S. Truman is shown lighting the Christmas Tree at the White House. Assistant Press Secretary Eben Ayers is shown in the far right corner of the picture. Other people are not identified.

The family of former President Harry S. Truman's brother, J. Vivian Truman (standing at right), gathered in an unidentified home for a Christmas picture. Others in the photo are unidentified. From: Fred Truman.

Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, with infant daughter Lucinda, in front of the White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room. From a leather bound album of 22 photos of President Johnson and family at the White House. A gift from President Lyndon B. Johnson

Lynda Bird Johnson Robb in front of the White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room with Johnson grandchildren Patrick Lyndon Nugent and Lucinda Robb. From a leather bound album of 22 photos of President Johnson and family at the White House. A gift from President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Lynda Bird Johnson Robb in front of White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room with three children: (left to right) Patrick Lyndon Nugent, Lucia Shulman, and Lucinda Robb. From a leather bound album of 22 photos of President Johnson and family at the White House. A gift from President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Lynda Bird Johnson Robb in front of White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room with her infant daughter, Lucinda Robb. From a leather bound album of 22 photos of President Johnson and family at the White House. A gift from President Lyndon B. Johnson.