

The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration
1 hour 41 minutes2024-09-15
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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/
Cast

Mike Stoudt
Narrator

Debbie George
National Christmas Tree Designer

Kathy Presciano
National Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008

Sue Hart Jolly
Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart

Marie LaGiusa Carr
Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa

Kathy Hargrove Kelly
Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr

Mary Beth Gotti
GE Lighting Engineer
