On the recordDecember 17, 1964
Now it is my great privilege to do as Presidents have done for 40 years--to press this button and light the Christmas tree for all the Nation.
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presidency.ucsb.eduNow it is my great privilege to do as Presidents have done for 40 years--to press this button and light the Christmas tree for all the Nation.
Remarks at the Lighting of the Nation's Christmas Tree
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