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Trees Flourish In Festivities
A historical overview of Christmas trees from myth to modern practice notes origins in European traditions, influence on American customs, and milestone trees across the United States from 1856 White House displays to the 1926 National Christmas Tree. Key figures include Franklin Pierce, Calvin Coolidge, and diverse locales such as Pasadena, Madison Square Park, Independence Square, and Altadena.
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Calvin Coolidge