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The Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn in April 2017. The South Lawn presents a long north–south vista from the White House. Open to the public until World War II, it is now a closed part of the White House grounds that provides a setting for official events like the State Arrival Ceremony as well as informal gatherings including the annual White House Egg Rolling Contest and staff barbecues.
The North Lawn at the White House An American Elm, Ulmus americana, with yellow fall foliage Presidential reviewing stand and North Lawn The North Lawn and a column of the North Portico photographed from the present President's Dining Room, c. 1902 The White House North Lawn and its statue of Thomas Jefferson in the 1860s, during the Abraham Lincoln administration
"Whispering Grass (Don't Tell the Trees)" is a popular song written by Fred Fisher and his daughter Doris Fisher. [1] The notion of "whispering grass" which reveals a person's secrets extends back to Greek mythology, notably the myth of Midas. The song was first recorded by Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra in 1940. [2]
Dale Haney, the chief White House groundskeeper, right, laughs as he stands with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden during a tree planting ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House ...
The Truman Balcony on the second floor of the White House The portico before construction of the balcony (photo c. 1910–1935) The Truman Balcony is the second-floor balcony of the Executive Residence of the White House, which overlooks the South Lawn. It was completed in March 1948, during the presidency of Harry S. Truman.
The Congressional Picnic is an annual event held on the South Lawn of the White House. [1] Members of Congress and their families are invited to spend time with the president and other White House staffers in a relaxed setting. [2] [3] [4] The Picnic features carnival rides and musical performances. [5]
Presidents come and go, but one constant through 10 presidencies has been Dale Haney, the chief White House groundskeeper, who as of this month has spent 50 years serving the families — and many ...
He wrote "White Christmas" for a musical that eventually morphed into the movie Holiday Inn and ended up winning an Academy Award for the song. In 1954, it was the title track of another Bing ...