National Christmas Tree

Undecorated Christmas tree, with White House in background. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). In album: LOT 12295, v. 9, p. 21.

Caption: President Harry S. Truman at home in Independence, Missouri, on Christmas Eve. He is preparing to give his Christmas address to the nation and remotely light the National Christmas Tree in Washington, More

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph related to civil rights, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Contact sheet folder caption: Pres. Ford lights Xmas tree. MST. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Contact sheet available for reference purposes.

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Carter White House Photographs: Presidential Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photo shows the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse of the White House, with the Washington Monument in the background. Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparenc More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release More

National Christmas Tree, a 41’ 9" Colorado blue spruce, is a living tree located on the Ellipse

U.S. Air Force Band, directed by Colonel Dennis M. Layendecker, played for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

Holly Stell sang at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and Elf sang at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

The conclusion of the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus joined with Julian Ivey on stage at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

For the 13th consecutive year, the National Capital Trackers, a local model train club, will provide model trains that surround the base of the National Christmas Tree. The trains will run from 11:00 a.m. to 11 More

"Let It Snow" was played at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

The Academy of Country Music's Female Vocalist of the Year Sara Evans performed at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

Julian Ivey performed at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

The National Capital Trackers have set up a varieties of trains and villages surrounding the National Christmas Tree.

2007 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

The audience is waiting for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony to begin

In what becomes the "Pathway of Peace," the National Christmas Tree and 56 smaller trees--one for each state, five territories and the District of Columbia--serve as the event focal point. All 57 trees will be More

The St. Albans and National Cathedral Schools Choir performed at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

South view of the White House can be seen nearby the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse.

Snow fell the night before the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony. The State of Vermont tree is in the foreground.

A choral group performing before the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush attended the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

Celebrating the 25th year that Hampshire Pewter has accepted an invitation to deocrate the New Hampshire Tree.

The St. Albans and National Cathedral Schools Choir sang at the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Band member played for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

A Yule Log is one of the seasonal display on the Ellipse.

2010 National Christmas Tree Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

2010 National Christmas Tree with trains Public domain photograph - Merry Christmas or Happy New Year, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Barack Obama embraces Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Trombone Shorty performs at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin giving a speech and introducing President Barack Obama at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Crosby, Stills, and Nash perform in front of the National Christmas Tree and White House.

The 2015 National Christmas Tree features white lights and 100 gold stars that celebrate the Centennial of the National Park Service.

Fall Out Boy performs at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Actress and Singer Bellamy Young performs on stage at the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

President Obama and First Family along with Academy Award-winner Reese Witherspoon, light the 2015 National Christmas Tree.

The First Lady and Miss Piggy read "The Night Before Christmas," to a group of children in front of the 2015 National Christmas Tree.

President Barack Obama is joined by Santa Claus and celebrity performers to close the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Pre-show hosts stand on stage at 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

The First Family counts down to the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

President Obama addresses the audience at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Eva Longoria stands in front of National Christmas Tree.

The christmas tree is lit up at night / The national christmas tree in the background public domain photo.

Yolanda Adams performs with Howard University Choir Afro Blue at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform on stage in front of the 2016 National Christmas Tree.

Kelly Clarkson performs on stage at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting

President Obama stands in front of the National Christmas Tree and White House.

Chance the Rapper performs with Howard University choir Afro Blue in front of National Christmas Tree.

Kelly Clarkson performs in front of the 2016 National Christmas Tree.

First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel read Twas the Night Before Christmas to children on the stage in front of the National Christmas Tree.

Dylan Carrejo, a member of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps, introduces President Obama.

James Taylor performs in front of the 2016 National Christmas Tree.

Eva Longoria and Director Jarvis stand in front of the National Christmas Tree.

Ranger stands on stage in go-go uniform Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The First Family and 2016 performers sing Jingle Bells in front of the White House and National Christmas Tree.

Marc Anthony performs on stage at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Eva Longoria and Director Jarvis stand in front of the National Christmas Tree and White House.

The Lumineers perform at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Eva Longoria and Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Manuel stand in front of the National Christmas Tree.

Garth Brooks Trisha Yearwood James Taylor and Caroline Smedvig perform in front of an audience at the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave to the crowd at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

The photos in this series were recovered from a corrupted SD card. The bottom portion of each photo was truncated from the original files, and has been cropped to the current dimensions.

Jack Wagner performs at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Santa Clause walks across the stage at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Performers from the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting gather on the stage.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave to the crowd at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump smile at the crowd at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Performers from the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting gather in front of the National Christmas Tree.

Dean Cain and Kathy Lee Gifford host the 2017 National Christmas Tree lighting.

A large crowd watches the National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Park Ranger Shalini Gopie talks to the crowd at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Boys II Bow Ties perform at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

The Beach Boys perform at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

President Trump and First Lady Melania speak at the 2017 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Oranaments created by Evergreen Junior High School in Utah.

All of the performers sing together at the end of the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Oranaments created by Graham-Kapowsin High School in Washington

Oranaments created by DeLong Middle School in Wisconsin.

Oranaments created by Washington High School in West Virginia.

Spensha Baker, Abby Anderson, and Gabby Barrett perform at the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Oranaments created by Escuela Especializada de Bellas Artes Ernesto Ramos Antonini in Puerto Rico.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wave to the crowd at the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Oranaments created by Evergreen Junior High School in Utah.

Oranaments created by Roosevelt High School in South Dakota.

National Christmas Tree Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Host Antonio Sabato Jr. talks to the crowd

Oranaments created by Roosevelt High School in South Dakota.

President Donald Trump watches as First Lady Melania Trump and Host Antonio Sabato Jr. light the National Christmas Tree.

David Vela smiles at the National Christmas Tree Lighting. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The 2018 National Christmas Tree from above

Matthew West and LOCASH perform at the 2018 National Christmas Tree Lighting.

Oranaments created by Roosevelt High School in South Dakota.

Oranaments created by Washington High School in West Virginia.

Oranaments created by Escuela Especializada de Bellas Artes Ernesto Ramos Antonini in Puerto Rico.