2015 in Review: The White House’s Year on Instagram

From throwback photos of the President and First Family to R2-D2 grooving with POTUS and FLOTUS, we’re taking a look back at the White House’s year on Instagram. 2015 was a year of firsts, including new ways of engaging with our 1.5 million Instagram followers: We joined the the Worldwide InstaMeet for the first time, where Americans from across the country traveled to D.C. to filter their way through the White House and share its history, art, and architecture with their followers — and the world. The account also served as host to several “takeovers,” from NASA during Astronomy Night, to Congressman John Lewis on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, to even President Obama himself sharing his favorite photos from his trip to the frontlines of climate change in Alaska with Bear Grylls.

Take a look back at 12 major moments from the White House Instagram account in 2015 — and don’t forget to follow the White House on Instagram at Instagram.com/WhiteHouse as we ‘gram our way through 2016.

The First Family travels to Selma for the the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery:

Frank Underwood, meet President Obama:

Behind the scenes with President Obama and “Luther,” his anger translator:

11-year-old Rebecca’s heart officially mends when President Obama visits South Dakota:

The White House lights up to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling that gay and lesbian couples can marry in America:

The White House is lit with the colors of the rainbow in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, June 26, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team gets a call from President Obama after becoming World Cup champions:

President Obama becomes the first sitting U.S. President to visit a federal prison:

President Barack Obama, with correctional officer Ronald Warlick and Bureau of Prisons Director Charles Samuels, tours the Residential Drug Abuse Prevention Unit at El Reno Prison in El Reno, Okla., July 15, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama “takes over” the Instagram account during his trip to Alaska with Bear Grylls:

President Obama sits down with Pope Francis during his visit to Washington, D.C.:

President Obama lifts up Ella the Elephant, the daughter of Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, in the Oval Office on Halloween:

200 countries pass a historic climate deal to combat climate change and protect our planet for future generations:

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama groove to the music with DJ R2-D2 and a stormtrooper at the White House: