A tree from the Tongass National Forest will decorate the lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. this holiday season.
FastCast morning digital headlines for Wednesday, March 27, 2024JUNEAU, Alaska - A tree from Alaska is destined to become one of the most impressive Christmas trees in the nation, with the Alaska Region of the Forest Service announcing Tuesday that the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be coming from the Tongass National Forest.sits on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol — “The People’s House” — and is affectionately called “The People’s Tree.
“I am excited to announce that Alaska’s Tongass National Forest has been chosen to provide this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree to grace the West Lawn. The Tongass is a special place for so many Alaskans who call it home — a place rich with resources and Native cultural history. This holiday season, I can’t wait to share some of the amazing aspects of the region and our state with the Capitol and the entire nation as we welcome The People’s Tree,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.
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