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Lighting the National Christmas Tree: A 91-year evolution

Name: Lighting the National Christmas Tree: A 91-year evolution
Uploaded: 2013-12-05T21:45:00-0500
Duration: 3 min 39 s
Description: Backstage Washington: As the National Park Service and National Park Association ready the 2013 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, CBS News reporter Lindsey Boerma goes behind the scenes to see just how much has changed since President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree 91 years ago.

Backstage Washington: As the National Park Service and National Park Association ready the 2013 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, CBS News reporter Lindsey Boerma goes behind the scenes to see just how much has changed since President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree 91 years ago.