National Christmas Tree knocked over by strong winds
by Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter
November 28, 2023 05:23 PM
| Updated Nov 28, 2023, 09:21 PM
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Strong winds knocked over the National Christmas Tree near the Ellipse at the White House on Tuesday afternoon.
The evergreen tree, located in the northeast quadrant of the Ellipse near the White House, has been erected and decorated as a Christmas tree every year since 1923. The winds knocked this year's tree over just two days before the planned lighting ceremony on Thursday, which is due to be attended by President Joe Biden.
The National Park Service is currently assessing the damage. A crane was brought in to help raise it again.
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