Happy Holidays from the White House: See 91 years of presidents' Christmas cards, from Trump to JFK to Coolidge, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
The first family sends staff and supporters a holiday card every year.
The White House’s annual tradition dates back to 1927.
President Donald Trump’s two cards are very similar, both wishing people a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” His 2019 version should be released in December.
While it may be less common these days to send a holiday greeting via snail mail these days, the White House hasn’t let go of its 91-year tradition.
Starting with Calvin Coolidge in 1927, each sitting US president has wished their staff and supporters a happy holiday. Each card is unique, and recipients change from year to year.
With the help of the White House Historical Association, we’ve pulled together 66 White House holiday cards from the past eight decades. Happy holidays!
Donald Trump, 2018
Donald Trump, 2017
Barack Obama, 2013
The White House
Barack Obama, 2012
The White House
Barack Obama, 2011
The White House
Barack Obama, 2009
The White House
George W. Bush, 2008
White House Historical Association
George W. Bush, 2003
White House Historical Association
George W. Bush, 2001
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 2000
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1999
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1998
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1997
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1996
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1995
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1994
White House Historical Association
Bill Clinton, 1993
White House Historical Association
George H. W. Bush, 1992
White House Historical Association
George H. W. Bush, 1991
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1988
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1987
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1986
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1985
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1984
White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
Ronald Reagan, 1983
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1982
White House Historical Association
Ronald Reagan, 1981
White House Historical Association
Jimmy Carter, 1979
White House Historical AssociationWhite House Historical Association
Gerald Ford, 1976
White House Historical Association
Gerald Ford, 1975
White House Historical Association
Gerald Ford, 1974
White House Historical Association
Richard Nixon, 1973
White House Historical Association
Richard Nixon, 1972
White House Historical Association
Richard Nixon, 1971
White House Historical Association
Richard Nixon, 1970
White House Historical Association
Richard Nixon, 1969
National Archives and Records Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1968
National Archives and Records Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1967
White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
National Archives and Records Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
National Archives and Records Administration
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964
National Archives and Records Administration
John F. Kennedy, 1963
Collection of Nelson Pierce
John F. Kennedy, 1962
White House Collection
John F. Kennedy, 1961
White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1959
Hallmark Cards
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1957
Hallmark Cards
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1956
Hallmark Cards
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954
Hallmark Cards
Harry S. Truman, 1952
Harry S. Truman Library
Harry S. Truman, 1951
Harry S. Truman Library
Harry S. Truman, 1950
Harry S. Truman Library WHCards
Harry S. Truman, 1946
Harry S. Truman Library
Harry S. Truman, 1945
Harry S. Truman Library
Franklin Roosevelt, 1944
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library
Franklin Roosevelt, 1943
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library
Franklin Roosevelt, 1942
White House Historical Association (White House Collection)