Christmas

President Harry S. Truman (center) lights the Christmas tree at the lighting ceremony on the south lawn of the White House, while daughter Margaret Truman (right) looks on.

Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the south lawn of the White House.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the south lawn of the White House. The Washington Monument is in the background. Seated on the front row are Secretary of Commerce Averell Harriman (left) and Secretary of Agriculture Clinton Anderson (third from the left).

Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the south lawn of the White House. Seated in the front row is Secretary of the Interior Julius Krug (second from the right).

Members of the Truman and Wallace families seated for dinner at the White House, Christmas, 1952. From left to right, around the table: Mrs. Fred (Christine) Wallace, Fred Wallace, Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman, Mrs. George (May) Wallace, George Wallace, Mrs. Frank (Natalie) Wallace, Frank Wallace, Mary Jane Truman, President Harry S. Truman, David Wallace, Marian Wallace, Margo Wallace. The servant standing in the background is unidentified. Donor: Mrs. George (Natalie) Wallace

President Harry S. Truman (at podium, back towards the camera) speaks to a large crowd of people at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.