The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration (2024)
Sep. 15, 2024 | 101 MinGenre: Documentary, Family, History Directors: Jeff Carter, Actor: Debbie George, Kathy Hargrove Kelly, Kathy Presciano, Marie LaGiusa Carr, Mary Beth Gotti, Mike Stoudt, Sue Hart Jolly, Terry McGowan,A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation’s history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/
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