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Here is an example of this from 2004

After placing a star on the National Christmas Tree, Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, participates in the annual Pageant of Peace tree-topping tradition with Peter Nostrand, chairman of the Christmas Pageant of Peace program, right, and her three grandchildren (from left): Elizabeth Perry, 7, Grace Perry, 4, Kate Perry, 10, on the Ellipse near the White House Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004. The 81st lighting of the famous tree takes place Dec. 2, 2004. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Here is details of the tree from Washington State

http://www.capitolchristmastree2006.org/index.html

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Thanks for the pic. The people who get to ride in the crane (adults and children alike) always look like it's a great treat.