President Franklin Pierce placed the first Christmas Tree in
the White House in 1856. Pierce was elected the 14th U.S.
President, serving from 1853 – 1857.

Franklin Pierce
(November 23, 1804 – October 8, 1869)

ROSS SIMPSON

Soldiers run for cover during crossfire between pro-Ceaucescu
troops and anti-regime supporters near the Republican square in Bucharest.

Romanian demonstrators sit on top of a tank as it passes in
front of a burning building, December 22, 1989.