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President and Dr. Biden at the 2022 Tree Lighting

This photograph of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2022. President and Dr. Biden are captured on stage with the evening's host, LL Cool J, beside the switch to turn on the tree's lights, which they are about to turn on. The celebration took place on The Ellipse, located just south of the White House. The 2022 tree lighting was the second presided over by President and Dr. Biden. They were joined in the festive celebration with performances by Shania Twain, Yolanda Adams, The Estefans, Andy Grammer, Ariana DeBose, Joss Stone, and the United States Marine Band.
Photographer
Matthew D'Agostino
Date of Work
November 30, 2022
Type
Photograph
Credit
Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association
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