File:1996 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree (31805188425).jpg

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The 1996 tree was a 75 foot Engelmann Spruce from Manti-LaSal National Forest, Utah.

The regular practice of displaying a Christmas tree on the Capitol Grounds is relatively recent. Records at the Architect of the Capitol show correspondence from 1919 indicate that a Christmas tree was purchased that year. However, it was not until 1964 that a definite procedure was initiated and a tree-lighting ceremony established.

For more information on the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visit: www.aoc.gov/christmas.

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Public domain This image is a work of an employee of the Architect of the Capitol, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, all images created or made by the Architect of the Capitol are in the public domain in the United States. Architect of the Capitol logo
This image was originally posted to Flickr by USCapitol at https://flickr.com/photos/65191584@N07/31805188425. It was reviewed on 31 December 2016 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work.

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