The White House has always gone all out with Halloween decor during spooky season—especially under the guidance of presidents John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.

House Beautiful has rounded up a list of the best Halloween design moments at the White House, under the guidance of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. © Alex Wong - Getty Images House Beautiful has rounded up a list of the best Halloween design moments at the White House, under the guidance of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.

Below—and in the above video—House Beautiful has rounded up a list of the best Halloween design moments at the White House, ranging from giant jack-o-lanterns to stacked pumpkins. And if you're still looking for Halloween decor inspiration for your own home, maybe take a cue from presidents of years past—and don't forget to buy some candy for trick-or-treaters!

The Kennedy Years

this photograph by cecil stoughton shows caroline kennedy and john f kennedy, jr visiting president john f kennedy in the oval office on halloween in their costumes © Cecil Stoughton this photograph by cecil stoughton shows caroline kennedy and john f kennedy, jr visiting president john f kennedy in the oval office on halloween in their costumes

President John F. Kennedy can be seen in the Oval Office with his two children, Caroline and John Jr., on Halloween in 1963.

The Carter Years

in this photograph, president jimmy carter, first lady rosalynn carter, their daughter amy, and their grandson jason pose for a group portrait in front of a large pumpkin on the north portico during a white house halloween party © Unknown in this photograph, president jimmy carter, first lady rosalynn carter, their daughter amy, and their grandson jason pose for a group portrait in front of a large pumpkin on the north portico during a white house halloween party

The Carters had a giant jack-o-lantern display installed at the main entrance of the White House to welcome Halloween party guests in 1978.

The Reagan Years

in this photograph, president ronald reagan admires a pumpkin carved with the slogan "stay the course" president reagan used the slogan during the 1982 midterm elections first lady nancy reagan poses alongside the pumpkin the two are standing outside the south portico entrance to the white house © Karl Schumacher in this photograph, president ronald reagan admires a pumpkin carved with the slogan "stay the course" president reagan used the slogan during the 1982 midterm elections first lady nancy reagan poses alongside the pumpkin the two are standing outside the south portico entrance to the white house

President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan posed with a pumpkin that reads "Stay the Course," the president's slogan, during the 1982 midterm elections.

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The George H.W. Bush Years

this photograph is of first lady barbara bush grinning as she poses with costumed performers, a group of clowns, and a lone werewolf on the south grounds of the white house as part of a halloween celebration © Unknown this photograph is of first lady barbara bush grinning as she poses with costumed performers, a group of clowns, and a lone werewolf on the south grounds of the white house as part of a halloween celebration

First Lady Barbara Bush posed with costumed performers on Halloween in 1989.

The Clinton Years

this photograph is of president bill clinton and first lady hillary rodham clinton dressed up as president and first lady james and dolley madison for a halloween party in the east room of the white house © Unknown this photograph is of president bill clinton and first lady hillary rodham clinton dressed up as president and first lady james and dolley madison for a halloween party in the east room of the white house

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton dressed as President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison for a White House Halloween party in 1995.

The Obama Years

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The Obamas had no shortage of pumpkins on display at the White House for Halloween in 2011.

The Trump Years

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet visitors at the White House during the Halloween season amidst a spooky backdrop that includes bevies of pumpkins and bare tree decorations.

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