TV microwave antennas sprouted on the Ellipse for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

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Just in case Carson Daly forgot who he was.

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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet the crowd at the start of the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

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Someday they'll do one of these ceremonies with seamless glass. Maybe next time I'll be on the other side.

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President Obama directs his family to pull the switch on the National Christmas Tree.

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