Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament

The White House Historical Association’s Official 2019 White House Christmas Ornament honors Dwight D. Eisenhower, the thirty-fourth president of the USA. This ornament symbolizes President Eisenhower’s commitment to innovation. Eisenhower was the first president to fly in a helicopter even as in office in June 1957, and thereafter the helicopter became a feature of White House life. It was continuously used by the president to travel short distances, demonstrating to the public and indeed the world that it was protected. As the first president to steadily use a helicopter, he had two Executive Flight Detachments for his transport. These were provided by flight crews of the USA Army and the USA Marine Corps. To demonstrate his impartiality, the president alternated between these helicopters and their respective military personnel. Likewise, the Official 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 side is his five-star rank, honoring his military service as a general in the USA Army.

The 2019 White House Christmas Ornament honors Dwight D. Eisenhower who served as the thirty-fourth president of the USA from 1953 to 1961
Eisenhower was the first president to fly in a helicopter even as in office in June 1957, afterwards the usage of it steadily during his presidency
Crafted from non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass; metal with gold plating
Made in the us
Includes brochure describing the inspiration for its design and historical background