Christmas

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.

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