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THE OFFICIAL 2019 WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENT

The White House Historical Association’s Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament honors Dwight D. Eisenhower, the thirty-fourth president of the United States from 1953  to 1961. Throughout his notable presidency, Eisenhower was an innovator, a trait to which the helicopter represented in this ornament pays tribute. The design of the 2019 White House Christmas Ornament follows President Eisenhower’s example of fairness. As the first president to regularly use a helicopter, he had two Executive Flight Detachments for his transport. These were provided by flight crews of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. To demonstrate his impartiality, Eisenhower alternated between these helicopters and their respective military personnel. Likewise the 2019 White House Christmas Ornament does not represent a single helicopter. One side features the Presidential Seal, representing Eisenhower’s two terms as commander in chief of the Armed Forces. On the other is his five-star rank, honoring his military service as a general in the United States Army.

1–24 ORNAMENTS #001500 | $22.95 EACH

Made in the USA Non-tarnishing 24k plated brass, metal with gold plating

THE HISTORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Since 1981, The White House Historical Association has been proud to create the annual Official White House Christmas Ornament. Collecting and giving these unique ornaments has become a holiday tradition for millions of Americans. All ornament sales support the non-profit, non-partisan educational mission of The White House Historical Association to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of the White House.

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All ornaments made with non-tarnishing 24k gold plated brass, unless otherwise noted.

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