The National Christmas Tree
 
Celebrating 96 Years: An American Tradition
 
"The history of the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree is intertwined with the history of America. Through peace and war, from national celebration to national mourning, Americans have gathered together and celebrated the season in this holiday event."
 


History of the National Christmas Tree on the site:

 

"In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse. This American holiday tradition continues to bring citizens together to share in a message of hope and peace."


"In 1978, after the death of two previous live trees planted on the Ellipse, National Park Service horticulturalists searched for a new National Christmas Tree that would be healthy and strong enough to survive a move to the Ellipse. They found a Colorado blue spruce in York, Pennsylvania at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Myers. The tree was 15 years old and 30 feet tall when it arrived in our Nation's capital 40 years ago. President Jimmy Carter and his daughter Amy were the first to light this special tree."


Flags Unlimited wishes you Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.



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Sincerely,


Randy Kopf


Mel Benedict



U.S. Flag Code
Link to the most current and complete compilation 
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Flag Holidays 

It is appropriate to fly the flag every day. This list of days is declared in the U.S.Flag Code.

New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Day - Third Monday in January
Inauguration Day - January 20
Lincoln's Birthday - February 12
Washington's Birthday - February 22
Presidents' Day - Third Monday in February
Easter Sunday- Movable- 
                   (first Sunday after the first full moon on  
                    or after the March equinox)     
Mother's Day - Second Sunday in May
Peace Officers Memorial Day (half-staff)- 
 May 15
Armed Forces Day - Third Saturday in May
Memorial Day (half-staff until noon) -Last Monday in May
Flag Day - June 14
Independence Day - July 4
Korean War Veterans Day (half-staff) - 
 July 27
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance - (half-staff from sunrise to sundown)       
                      September 11
Citizenship Day - September 17
Air Force Day - September 17
Constitution Day -- September 17
POW/MIA Recognition Day - September 21
Columbus Day - October 12
Navy Day - October 27
National Election Day - First Tuesday in November
Marine Corps Day - November 10
Veterans Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (half-staff from sunrise to sundown) - December 7
Christmas Day - December 25
Election Days
and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States; the birthdays of States (date of admission); and on State holidays. 

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