Crowd gathered for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
A large crowd gathered on the grounds of the White House for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.
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Crowd and band gathered for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
A large crowd and a military band on the South Lawn of the White House waiting for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree with the Washington Monument in the background.
Truman pressing a button to light the National Christmas Tree
President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) pressing a button to light the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House. Others are unidentified.
Platform for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.
Speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Workmen preparing the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.
Speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Workmen setting up the speaker's platform for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the South Portico of the White House in the background.
A Boy Scout speaking at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
An unidentified Boy Scout speaking at the ceremonial lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House as President Harry S. Truman (seated, right) listens.
Truman speaking at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
President Harry S. Truman (at podium) delivering a speech at the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House.
Truman pressing a button to light the National Christmas Tree
President Harry S. Truman (right foreground) pressing a button to light the National Community Christmas Tree on the grounds of the White House. Others are unidentified.
A crowd and band waiting for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
A crowd, including a military band, gathered on the South Lawn of the White House for the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree, with the Washington Monument in the background.