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US Capitol Christmas Tree has Deep Roots Connecting Americans

November 25, 2013 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

As the 88-foot Engelmann spruce is paraded into Washington, D.C., today, Nov. 25, it brings with it an annual tradition that has been rooted in history and shared by millions of Americans for decades. The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree is a gift from the Colville National Forest and people living in...

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