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National Christmas Tree Lighting

2013-1231
Accession Number
2013-1231
7x9.125 inches
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 348543854
Related Collection
Chapman, Oscar L. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Christmas
Monuments
People Pictured
Chapman, Ann
Chapman, James
Dougherty, William J.
Rights

Public Domain - This item is in the public domain and can be used freely without further permission.

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Attendees of the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. Pictured, seated: Ann (Mrs. Oscar) Chapman (front row, left); James Chapman (front row, second from left); and William J. Dougherty, Assistant Director of Information, Department of the Interior (second row, right). All others unidentified. In the background is the Washington Monument.
Date(s)
December 24, 1949