The White House Historical Association’s 2018 White House Christmas Ornament honors Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States. This ornament is designed to illustrate three significant changes made by President Truman during his administration, one to the Presidential Seal, and two to the White House itself. One side of the ornament features his celebrated Truman Balcony, added in 1947-48 to the South Portico, and the other side features his renovated Blue Room, which, like all the rooms of the house, was dismantled and rebuilt during the renovation of 1948-52. These two images represent Truman’s White House alterations and restorations, the most extensive work on the house since President George Washington built it in the nation’s dawning and Presidents James Madison and James Monroe restored it after the fire in the War of 1812. The Presidential Seal featured at the top of the ornament reflects the design as changed by Truman. Originally the American eagle looked toward its left talons, which hold a cluster of spears, weapons of war. Truman, in the autumn after he took office, had the seal redesigned, turning the eagle’s head away from the spears to its right talons, which hold the olive branches of peace.
Product Features
- The 2018 ornament honors the administration of Harry S. Truman, who served as the thirty-third president of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
- Made in the USA
- Crafted from 24-karat gold finished brass
- 3 1/4″ x 2″ x 1/2″
- Includes a brochure describing the inspiration for its design and historical background.
Just perfect. Iâve been collecting White House ornaments for years and they never disappoint. This one is beautiful, as always. I have a whole tree of just White House ornaments, dating back to 1979 from my husbandâs grandmother and then starting my own after we were married in 2004.
Great gift for Others or Yourself! I buy the Official White House Ornament as gifts every year and for myself. Always high quality and an excellent collectible. Great for those hard to buy for people in your life and they are political at all – so they are good for the left, center and right people in your life.
It’s worth the money and would make a nice gift. This ornament is very pretty as is the intricate detailing on it. I like it so well that I have decided purchase a couple more of these to give as gifts this year. I only started collecting The White House Ornaments a couple of years ago after receiving one as a gift. I am sure that anyone would appreciate getting one as a gift.