The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is planted on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington November 30, 2009. The 85-foot spruce is from Arizona's Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. 
The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is planted on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington November 30, 2009. The 85-foot spruce is from Arizona's Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. The Washington Monument is seen in the background.
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