Bidens Attend National Christmas Tree Lighting in DC

Storyful
2 年前

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden hosted the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington’s President’s Park on Wednesday night, November 30.

Footage released by the White House shows the Bidens count down to the tree’s lighting with ceremony attendees.

“For 100 years, Americans have gathered at the White House to celebrate the holiday season with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree,” the president said in an addresss after the tree had been lit. “Through seasons [of] struggle and strife, progress and prosperity, for a century and counting, we’ve come together in a spirit of unity and joy, hope and light — and so we do today, with an eternal spirit of our nation as well.” Credit: The White House via Storyful