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The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration
The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

The most comprehensive history of the National Christmas Tree.

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DocumentaryHistoryFamily

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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/

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Budget

$15000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

15 September 2024

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mike Stoudt

Mike Stoudt

Narrator

Debbie George

Debbie George

National Christmas Tree Designer

Kathy Presciano

Kathy Presciano

National Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008

Sue Hart Jolly

Sue Hart Jolly

Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart

Marie LaGiusa Carr

Marie LaGiusa Carr

Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa

Kathy Hargrove Kelly

Kathy Hargrove Kelly

Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr

Mary Beth Gotti

Mary Beth Gotti

GE Lighting Engineer

Terry McGowan

Terry McGowan

GE Lighting Engineer

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