National Christmas Tree Lighting
In the annual Pageant of Peace, President Clinton pressed the button to light the national Christmas tree, dedicating it to peace, love…
National Christmas Tree Lighting
1997-12-04T16:59:51-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/a4f/096125-m.jpgPresident and Mrs. Clinton lit the forty-foot Colorado blue spruce Christmas tree on the Ellipse just outside the White House. The president also delivered his annual holiday message to the nation.President and Mrs. Clinton lit the forty-foot Colorado blue spruce Christmas tree on the Ellipse just outside the White House. The president also delivered his annual holiday message to the nation.
People in this video
- John Betchkal President Christmas Pageant of Peace
- Bill Clinton U.S. President United States
- Hillary Rodham Clinton First Lady United States
- Placido Domingo Artistic Director Washington National Opera
- Lorrie Morgan Singer
- William O'Donnell Monsignor
- Gregory Peck Actor
- Martha Reeves Singer
Hosting Organization
- EllipseEllipse
- White House Travel | DC EventWhite House Travel | DC Event
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