Santa Claus with Guests at Christmas Party, 1969

This photograph was taken by National Geographic photographer Joseph J. Scherschel in December 1969 at a White House Christmas party during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, a costumed "Santa Claus," likely a member of the White House staff, mingles with guests as social secretary Lucy Winchester, possibly, looks on. This photo may have been taken at a Christmas party for White House staff, which was held on December 21, 1969.