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Official White House Christmas Tree, 1984

This photograph shows the official White House Christmas tree positioned in the center of the Blue Room for the 1984 holiday season. Known for her "Just Say No" campaign, First Lady Nancy Reagan was dedicated to combating drug use and addiction. Starting in 1982, Mrs. Reagan arranged for the people of Second Genesis, a drug treatment program in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, to provide ornaments for her Christmas trees. In 1984, Second Genesis fashioned ornaments out of plant material to compliment natural pieces crafted by the Brandywine Museum in Pennsylvania. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.
Photographer
Unknown
Date of Work
ca. December 1984
Type
Photograph
Credit
Courtesy of Henry & Carole Haller and Family
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