Bill & Hillary Clinton – Willow Oak

A black and white cat stands by the base of a tree and watches Bill and Hillary Clinton shovel dirt onto the tree.

Courtesy William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum / NARA

Quercus phellos

October 10, 1993

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton planted a willow oak tree in the lower south panel of the South Grounds on October 10, 1993. They were assisted by First Pet Socks the cat.

 
A tall oak tree on the South Lawn. The White House is far in the distance across a mowed lawn.
Willow Oak (right of center) (2023)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

 

Last updated: March 18, 2025

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