Sunday, December 24, 2023

Monday, December 24, 1923. The National Christmas Tree.


The first National Christmas Tree event was held in Washington, D.C., featuring a 100-member choir from the city's First Congregational Church at the South Portico of the White House and President Calvin Coolidge pushing a button to illuminate 2,500 electric bulbs adorning the tree.


More on this event:

1923 National Christmas Tree

On the same day, Mrs. Coolidge visited a Salvation Army location.



Calvin Coolidge Jr. went riding with a Dr. Boone:


Carolers visited the White House.


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