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Inside the White House's Most Iconic Moments
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Easter Egg Roll, South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. -- 1922
Easter Egg Roll, South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
Crowds of people participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn, with the semi-circular portico of the White House in the background, Washington, DC, circa 1922.
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Elvis and Nixon -- 1970
President Richard Nixon meets with Elvis Presley December 21, 1970 at the White House.
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The Rose Garden Wedding Tricia & Ed Cox -- 1971
Tricia and Ed Cox walk arm in arm after history's first Rose Garden wedding at the White House yesterday. The ceremony was delayed about a half hour by June rain which didn't dampen enthusiasm of 400 dignitaries.
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Muhammad Ali and Brother with President Ford -- 1974
World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and his brother Herbert Clay (L) meet with President Ford at the White House. Ali said he liked the White House, and just might go after the job. Ford said there were times he'd be happy to let him have it.
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Michael Jackson Receives the Presidential Award - 1984
After lending his hit song Beat It to a campaign against drunk driving, Michael Jackson was rewarded with a Presidential Special Achievement Award by President Ronald Reagan in 1984.
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American actor John Travolta dancing with Princess Diana in Cross Hall of the White House -- 1985
American actor John Travolta dancing with Princess Diana in Cross Hall of the White House, Washington, D.C., USA, President Ronald Reagan White House Photographic Office, November 9, 1985
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Phil Jackson Presentes Jersey To Bill Clinton -- 1997
Head coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Chicago Bulls basketball team Phil Jackson (R) presents a jersey to US President Bill Clinton (L) in ceremonies 03 April at the White House in Washington. The Bulls were honored as the current champions of the National Basketball Association.
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NBA Champions LA Lakers Visit President Obama At White House -- 2010
President Barack Obama (R) poses for photographs with Kobe Bryant (C), Derek Fisher and members of the National Basketball Association 2009 champions Los Angeles Lakers in the East Room of the White House January 25, 2010 in Washington, DC. The Lakers bested the Orlando Magic to win the NBA Finals in 2009.
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US President Barack Obama presents Paul McCartney -- 2010
US President Barack Obama presents Paul McCartney with the third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at the White House in Washington, DC on June 2, 2010. McCartney's appearance was part of a two-day series of events marking the award issued by the Library of Congress.
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Bob Dylan Performs At The White House -- 2010
Musician Bob Dylan at "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement"
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Stevie Wonder Performs -- 2012
Stevie Wonder performs for the First Family and guests during a concert honoring Gershwin Prize winners Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. Burt Bacharach along with Hal David, were awarded the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Visits White House -- 2012
In this handout image provided by The White House, U.S. President Barack Obama jokingly mimics U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney's "not impressed" expression while greeting members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams in the Oval Office November 15, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. Maroney's expression became an internet sensation when during the ceremony for her 2012 Olympic vault silver medal she was photographed giving a brief look of disappointment with her lips pursed to the side.
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Obama Welcomes World Series Champs Boston Red Sox To The White House -- 2013
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (3rd L) poses for a "selfie" with U.S. President Barack Obama during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House to honor the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox April 1, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 World Series.
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'Hamilton' Performs At The White House -- 2016
Members of the Broadway cast of the musical Hamilton, including Lin-Manuel Miranda (C), creator and star of the show about the first Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, perform selections of the show in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 14, 2016.
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Aretha Franklin Hits The Stage -- 2016
Aretha Franklin waves after her performance at the International Jazz Day Concert on the South Lawn of the White House on April 29, 2016 in Washington, DC. The event was presented by actor Morgan Freeman and included remarks by President Obama.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Discusses Climate Change -- 2016
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe and US President Barack Obama arrive on stage for a discussion on climate change during the South by South Lawn (SXSL) festival at the White House on October 3, 2016 in Washington, DC
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Kim Kardashian Speaks -- 2019
Kim Kardashian West speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump listens during an East Room event on “second chance hiring” June 13, 2019 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump held the event to highlight the achievements on Second Chance hiring and workforce development.
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Paris Hilton Meets With Administration Officials At The White House -- 2022
Actress and model Paris Hilton stands outside the White House on May 10, 2022 in Washington, DC. Hilton and her husband Carter Reum visited the White House to meet with Biden administration officials regarding child abuse laws.
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World Series Champs Los Angeles Dodgers Visit The White House -- 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Los Angeles Dodgers Owner and Chairman Mark Walter pose with a jersey presented to Trump as he hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees with a 7-6 victory in Game 5.
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King Charles III And Queen Camilla State Visit Continues In Washington DC -- 2026
Queen Camilla, King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump, and First lady Melania Trump pose during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump and King Charles III will participate in a number of activities including a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, with the king later addressing a joint meeting of the United States Congress.
