Dec. 5, 2016
PHOTO ESSAY
Obamas' Last Christmas in the White House Brings Joy to Thousands
First Lady Michelle Obama and Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel read stories to children after the lighting of the
National Christmas Tree. PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
President Barack Obama, alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and their youngest daughter, Sasha, greets the crowd of thousands at the National Christmas Tree lighting.
PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
Chance the Rapper and singers onstage at the National Christmas Tree Lighting. PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
Audience enjoys Christmas music and festivities at the final National Tree lighting by the Obamas.
PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire
Thousands waited in lines anticipating the holiday fun and entertainment, including performances by Chance the Rapper and Yolanda Adams.
PHOTO: Paulette Singleton/Trice Edney News Wire