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The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

"The most comprehensive history of the National Christmas Tree."

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/

Top 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

Overview

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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