Crowd gathers for lighting of Christmas tree in Washington, DC as Pres. Eisenhower lights up the tree from Gettysburg, P

Crowd gathers for lighting of Christmas tree in Washington, DC as Pres. Eisenhower lights up the tree from Gettysburg, P

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History, Arts, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

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The video captures the annual Pageant of Peace in Washington, featuring the lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree. President Eisenhower, from Gettysburg, sends season's greetings and speaks of peace and hope. He lights the tree remotely, symbolizing unity and festive spirit. The event concludes with the tree's illumination and a spotlight on the Pageant of Peace.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the annual Pageant of Peace take place?

New York

Washington

Los Angeles

Chicago

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which location does President Eisenhower participate in the tree lighting?

Los Angeles

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

New York

Chicago

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What key message does President Eisenhower convey during the event?

Economic growth

Technological advancement

Peace and hope

Military strength

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does President Eisenhower take to light the National Community Christmas Tree?

Lights a candle

Uses a remote control

Presses a golden telegraph key

Flips a switch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the National Community Christmas Tree located?

In Times Square

In Central Park

In the ellipse, south of the White House

In front of the Capitol Building