Obama on Thursday joined hundreds of people for the annual event held
just steps from the White House. First lady Michelle Obama, daughters
Malia and Sasha, and Mrs Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, also attended
the event on a chilly night in the nation's capital.
Obama said the national tree is a "symbol of hope and holiday spirit." He urged Americans to remember members of the US military serving overseas, as well as their families.
"As we hold our loved ones tight, let's remember the military families whose loved ones are far from home," Obama said. "They are our heroes."
This year's ceremony marks the 92nd annual lighting of the Christmas tree near the White House. The National Park Service says the tradition was started by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
Obama said the national tree is a "symbol of hope and holiday spirit." He urged Americans to remember members of the US military serving overseas, as well as their families.
"As we hold our loved ones tight, let's remember the military families whose loved ones are far from home," Obama said. "They are our heroes."
This year's ceremony marks the 92nd annual lighting of the Christmas tree near the White House. The National Park Service says the tradition was started by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.
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