As December began, White House staff decorated the residence for the holidays with trees, wreaths and lights. First Lady Melania Trump joined volunteers at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to help assemble holiday care packages for service members and their families. The accompanying photo gallery captures both the festive décor and the volunteers at work.
White House Decks the Halls — Melania Trump Helps Pack Holiday Care Packages

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