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The most comprehensive history of the National Christmas Tree.

The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

0.0 2024 1h 41mG
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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/

Directed by Jeff Carter

VISUAL ARCHIVE

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CAST

The people behind the story

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Mike StoudtNarrator
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Debbie GeorgeNational Christmas Tree Designer
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Kathy PrescianoNational Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008
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Sue Hart JollyDaughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart
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Marie LaGiusa CarrDaughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa
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Kathy Hargrove KellyDaughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr
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Mary Beth GottiGE Lighting Engineer
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Terry McGowanGE Lighting Engineer
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