The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration
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- Runtime
- 101 mins
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/
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/
Cast
- Mike Stoudt
- Debbie George
- Kathy Presciano
- Sue Hart Jolly
- Marie LaGiusa Carr
- Kathy Hargrove Kelly
- Mary Beth Gotti
- Terry McGowan
Director
- Jeff Carter
Producers
- Jeff Carter
