New National Christmas Tree lights up
President Barack Obama and his family lit the tree in a ceremony just after dark Thursday. It's the 89th year for the holiday tree lighting,
a tradition that began with President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
Obama also welcomed troops returning home in time for the holiday and advised Americans to give "thanks and honor to our troops and
our veterans and their families who sacrifice so much for us."
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Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:05 pm