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The 1940 National Community Christmas Tree, lit by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, glows in front of the Washington Monument.

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 1940 National Community Tree.

2001 Pageant of Peace, National Tree Lighting
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush | President Lights National Christmas Tree | | Audio

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