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NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

On December 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge touched a button
and lights up the first national
Christmas tree to grace the White
House
grounds.

Not only was this the first White House “community” Christmas
tree, but it was the first to be decorated with electric lights—a
strand of 2,500 red, white and green bulbs.

The balsam fir came from Coolidge’s home state of Vermont and
stood 48 feet tall.
Several musical groups performed at the tree-
lighting ceremony.

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President Calvin Coolidge and his wife First Lady Grace.

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BUYING THAT PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE

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THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE IN 1981

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With ornaments loaned by Museum of American Folk Art
for First Lady Nancy Reagan: President and Mrs. Ronald
Reagan in front of the 1981 White House Christmas tree.

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THE FIRST WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE


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.

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

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FIRST NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE IN 1923

President Coolidge illuminating the community Christmas tree, south of the White House.
President Coolidge (center) illuminating the community Christmas
tree, south of the White House.

On December 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge presses a button and
lights up the first national
Christmas tree to grace the White House
grounds.

Not only was this the first White House “community” Christmas tree, but
it was the first to be decorated with electric lights–a strand of 2,500 red,
white and green bulbs. The balsam fir came from Coolidge’s home state
of
Vermont and stood 48 feet tall. Several musical groups performed at
the tree-lighting ceremony, including the Epiphany Church choir and the
U.S. Marine Band. Later that evening, President Coolidge and first lady
Grace were treated to carols sung by members of Washington, D.C.’s
First Congregational Church.

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President Coolidge and the first lady Grace.

1923 National Christmas Tree with Washington Monument in background. Image from Library of Congress.
The Washington Monument is seen in the background.

Calvin Coolidge
John Calvin Coolidge Jr.
(July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933)         
        
        
        
        
First Lady Melania Trump, joined by President Donald J. Trump,
lights the 2019 National Christmas Tree during the 97th annual
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5,
2019, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. 
        
        
       
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