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President Truman and his family took a picture in front of the White House Christmas Tree in 1947. The following year, the White House interior was undecorated because of the home was undergoing a much-needed remodeling. The President and Mrs. Truman took up residence at the Blair House across the street from the White House.


 

2001 White House Tree
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush

Past White House Trees
Hoover | Roosevelt | Truman | Eisenhower | Kennedy
Johnson | Nixon | Ford | Carter | Reagan | Bush | Clinton

360 Tour
East Room | Green Room | Blue Room | Red Room | State Dining Room | Center & Cross Halls

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Holiday Photo Essays
Presidential Homes | Decking the Halls | Decorations | Holiday Cheer

Traditions
White House Tree | Presidential Holiday Cards | National Tree | Menorah Lighting |
Hot Chocolate Recipe

Kids
India's Home for the Holidays Quiz | Spotty & Barney's Holiday Tail

 

 

 


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