12/7/1961 Crane erecting 1961 National Christmas Tree on Ellipse grounds. [The 1961 National Christmas Tree was grown on Clemons Tree Farm in Washington and shipped to Washington, DC. The tree was erected for display on the Ellipse. White House visible in background.] W-997-1-19 Photo courtesy of the Forest History Society, Durham, NC http://prestohost26.inmagic.com/Presto/pl/YzRmOGVlNDAtMmY0YS00YjI2LTk2ZjYtZjgzMmJlNDk1OWY2LjM3NjQz