2011 White House Christmas Ornament
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The 2011 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States. This year's ornament reflects the excitement that President Roosevelt, his wife Edith, and their lively young family brought to life at the White House.

The front face of the ornament is a color illustration derived from a political cartoon drawn by William A. Rogers in 1901. Capturing the anticipation associated with the family's first White House Christmas, a jolly Santa Claus crosses the snow covered North Lawn carrying a large bag of toys over his shoulder and announces, "I hear that there are some kids in the White House this year."  

The back of the ornament is about hidden trees and conservation thwarted. Roosevelt didn't believe trees should be used solely for decoration, and wanted to set a good example by not having a cut tree in the White House for Christmas. Apparently, his sons thought that having a tree was a good idea and hid a small tree in their closet. The back of the ornament captures the moment when the tree is revealed to Teddy and the family. The good news is that Theodore learned that cutting trees was good for forests, as thinning them allows smaller trees to grow. After learning this, Teddy did allow a tree for Christmas from then on.

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For questions please email Susan Fuchs.
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