Barack Obama – Littleleaf Linden

Barack Obama and Stephen Rochon shovel dirt at the base of a Linden tree.

Courtesy Barack H. Obama Presidential Library and Museum / NARA

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October 20, 2009

President Barack Obama planted a littleleaf linden tree on the North Grounds of the White House near the northeast gate on October 20, 2009. Accompanying him were the Director of the Executive Residence and White House Chief Usher, Stephen Rochon, and Superintendent of the White House Grounds, Dale Haney.

 
A triangular tree next to the White House perimeter fence. Lafayette Square is in the background
Littleleaf Linden (2023)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

Last updated: October 12, 2023

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