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President Obama made remarks at the ceremony to light the National Christmas Tree. His family was also in attendance.

President Obama made remarks at the ceremony to light the National Christmas Tree. He included a few words about former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died the previous day.

The March on Washington Memorial Youth Mentoring Summit held a plenary session with leaders from the civil rights movement. Speakers included Carlotta Walls LaNier and Earnest Green two of t…

President Obama and the first lady participated in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree and the opening holiday ceremonies on the Ellipse. The program was edited to telecast only spea…

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participated in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree and the opening holiday ceremonies on the Ellipse. Entertainment included hip hop ar…

First ladies Michelle Obama and Laura Bush were the keynote speakers at a ceremony honoring those who died on Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. The ceremony at the future site of the Flight 9…

National Parks Foundation representatives talked with reporters about the next phase of restoration of the Washington Monument.