1999 White House Ornament, #9 in Series, The North Portico, 24 KT Gold Finished, Handmade in the USA by Official Ornament Makers THE NORTH PORTICO of THE WHITE HOUSE

The Portico on the north side of the White House was added in 1820 during the administration of President Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. Visiting Heads-of-State from around the world arrive at this entrance to the White House. The Dignitaries are greeted by the President and First Lady before attending State Dinners that are held in their honor.

After visitors have toured the interior of the White House, they exit through the north doorway of the North Portico.

2000 White House Ornament, #10 in Sequence, WHITE HOUSE 1800 - 2000, Brilliant 24KT Gold Finished, Handmade in USA by Official Ornament Makers, Start or Complete Your Quarter of a Century Special Collection

One of the most costly ornaments to create with its full and extensive 24KT gold finish. Our annual White House ornaments may vary in price based on the cost of gold at the time of production.

2001 White House Ornament, #11 in Series, STATE DINING ROOM, CHRISTMAS, PRESIDENT LINCOLN PORTRAIT, 24 KT Gold Plated, Handmade in USA by Official Ornament Makers

2002 White House Ornament, #12 in Our Globally Prized Christmas & Holidays Ornament Collection, THE WHITE HOUSE EAST ROOM, Handmade in USA, 24KT Gold Finish on Brass, George Washington Portrait

The White House, East Room, 2002 Christmas & Holidays Ornament, #12 in Our Globally Prized Collection, Handmade in the USA, 24KT Gold Finished, Baked Enamels, Heirloom Quality for Generations

The East Room was designed to serve as the Public Audience Room. Abigail Adams used the room to hang her laundry to dry. The East Room was also used by President Lincoln to house union troops during the Civil War. But it was President Teddy Roosevelt who added some unusual activities to the East room including a wrestling march to entertain some 50 to 60 guests. The room was also used by President Roosevelt's children for roller-skating. Seven presidents have lain in state in the East Room including President John F. Kennedy. Today, the East Room is used for bill-signing ceremonies, entertainment that follows a state dinner, and for the President to host various groups visiting the White House. The East Room also displays the portrait of President George Washington painted by Gilbert Stuart. It is the only object known to have remained in the White House since 1800 -- This is the painting Dolly Madison received when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812.