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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden host the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Chief Executive Officer of the National Park Foundation Will Shafroth opens the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree at President's Park at the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Chief Executive Officer of the National Park Foundation Will Shafroth opens the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree at President's Park at the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: National Park Service Director Charles Sams speaks during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree at President's Park at the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: National Park Service Director Charles Sams speaks during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree at President's Park at the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and first lady Jill Biden and Mickey Guyton count down to the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and first lady Jill Biden and Mickey Guyton count down to the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: St. Vincent performs "O Christmas Tree" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: St. Vincent performs "O Christmas Tree" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Samara Joy and Antonio McLendon perform "The Christmas Song" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Samara Joy and Antonio McLendon perform "The Christmas Song" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Darren Criss performs "The Christmas Song" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Darren Criss performs "The Christmas Song" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Dionne Warwick and Ledisi perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) — White House National Tree Lighting Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Dionne Warwick and Ledisi perform "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" during the Lighting Ceremony of the National Christmas Tree in President's Park in the Ellipse of the White House on November 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. High winds toppled the tree on Tuesday but workers were able to right the 40-foot Norway spruce, which was planted just two weeks ago to replace another tree, planted in 2021, that had developed a fungal disease. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

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