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This photograph of country music icon Willie Nelson kissing First Lady Rosalynn Carter was likely taken in September 1980, during a concert that Nelson performed on the South Lawn of the White House. The First Lady joined Nelson on stage for a duet during the concert. Nelson is an American country music singer and songwriter with a long and storied career of activism for various causes.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA

In this photograph taken on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room. The act granted retirement benefits to workers over the age of 65.

Library of Congress

This composite is made of fashion plates showing mourning wear, an illustration of the President Abraham's Lincoln lying in state in the East Room of the White House, and the North Portico draped in black cloth in mourning for President James Garfield. The image was used for the digital exhibit called "Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House." It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

White House Historical Association/White House Collection