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President Lyndon B. Johnson at National Tree Lighting, Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 1966. White House courtesy photo. - President Lyndon B. Johnson at National Tree Lighting, Washington, DC, Dec. 15, 1966. White House courtesy photo.

Marine Band Performs at 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting

For Christmas Eve, thousands huddled together at the White House Ellipse to witness the first official National Christmas Tree Lighting in 1923. The gathering will take place once again on Nov. 30, 2022, celebrating the milestone 100th tree lighting, and again featuring music performed by the Marine Band.

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