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Tree Planting Ceremony

This photograph of a tree planting ceremony on the White House North Lawn was taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick in November 1977. While First Lady Rosalynn Carter looked on, President Jimmy Carter planted a red maple from his home state of Georgia, taking part in a longstanding tradition of tree planting by presidents.
Photographer
Bill Fitz-Patrick
Date of Work
November 17, 1977
Type
Photograph
Credit
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA