During World War II, the Christmas trees at the White House and Rockefeller Center remained dark. This Christmas is the 80th anniversary of the first Christmas after the end of the war.
According to author Matthew Litt, Christmas 1945 was the “greatest celebration in American history.” The 25-foot White House Christmas tree was re-lit on Christmas Eve, and Rockefeller Center’s tree had 700 colorful ornaments.
President Truman declared a four-day Christmas weekend. Bus and train…
