2003 White House Ornament, #13 in Series, NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE ARRIVES AT THE WHITE HOUSE, 24KT Gold Finished, Handmade in USA by Maker of Official Ornaments

An exceptionally delightful piece, 24KT gold finished, brilliant enamels, handmade in the USA by the makers of the official White House ornaments, boxed, and 1st time officially available since 2003. Special Note:We have not authorized any other store, online or offline, to sell our ornaments, Easter eggs, or other gifts and collectibles. The White House Gift Shop, Est. 1946 was created by permanent presidential memorandum of President Harry S. Truman and is the authentic source for White House, Presidential, and Diplomatic gifts and collectibles for over 70 years. The 2014 ornament in the White House Collection is Truman's Balcony, honoring President H. S. Truman.

2004 White House Ornament, #14 in Series, THE EAST WING DOORS TO JACQUELINE KENNEDY GARDEN, 24 KT Gold Finished, Handmade in the USA by Makers of Official Ornament

The first decorations viewed by tour groups in the East Wing are a sleigh filled with presents and trees adorned with festive ornaments. They are placed near the double doors that lead into the Jacqueline Kennedy garden. The East Wing was added to the White House in 1942 during World War II and was used as office space for the military. Today, there is still office space for the military, and the Wing also serves as office space for the First Lady's staff, Social Office, the Visitors office, the President's theater, and the East Colonnade. Visitors touring the White House enter through the east entrance and follow the East Colonnade past the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden to enter the Residence to rooms on the Ground and State Floors. Our ornaments are prized by collectors, traders, and given as gifts, worldwide, for their beauty as well as the historical stories embedded within form and content of these beautiful annual White House ornaments.

2005 White House Ornament, Eisenhower Executive Office Building, #15 in Collection, 24 KT Gold Finished, Handmade in USA by Official Ornament Makers

THE EISENHOWER EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, #15 in Collection

Next door to the White House, the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) commands a unique position in both our national history and architectural heritage. Designed by Supervising Architect of the Treasure, Alfred B. Mullen, the EEOB was from 1871 to 1888 to house the growing staff of the State, War, and Navy Departments. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is considered one of the best examples of French Second Empire architecture in the United States. In bold contrast to many of the somber classical revival buildings in Washington, the EEOB's ornately elegant style epitomizes the optimism and exuberance of the of the Post-Civil War period in America.

In addition to the Vice President's office in the West Wing of the White House, the Vice President and his staff maintain a set of offices in the EEOB, which is located next to the West Wing on the White House premises

2006 White House Ornament, SYMBOLS OF THE PRESIDENCY: PRESIDENTIAL SEAL, SECRET SERVICE STAR, AIR FORCE ONE, 24KT Gold Finished, Handmade in the USA by Makers of Official Ornament