Holiday Decorations Shine at the White House

White House Tree, Nov. 30, 2011
The official 2011 White House Christmas tree is an 18-ft. 6-in. (5.6 m) balsam fir tree that honors Blue Star families (families who have a member in the armed services). It is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world.

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