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Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As he presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House, President Joe Biden on Thursday said his wish for the nation now, and always, was that “we continue to seek the light of liberty and love, kindness and compassion, dignity and decency.

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  1. Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

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23 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."

  2. The Guardian

    Biden to participate in final Christmas tree lighting ceremony as president (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Annual event featuring 35ft red spruce set for Thursday evening at the Ellipse park south of the White House

  3. Local News 8

    Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As he presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House, President Joe Biden on Thursday said his wish for the nation now, and always, was that “we continue to seek the light of liberty and love, kindness and compassion, dignity and decency.

  4. NBC4 Washington

    Biden lights National Christmas Tree for final time (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Biden lit the tree outside the White House for the last time in his presidency.

  5. Fox News

    Biden attends national Christmas tree lighting on windy Washington night (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden attended the national Christmas tree lighting as he prepares to depart the White House in January as the 46th President of the United States of America.

  6. WMUR

    Biden presides over final Christmas tree lighting as president (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Biden, at the White House tree lighting, says his holiday wish is for the U.S. to continue to seek light, liberty and love

  7. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for U.S. to continue to seek light, liberty and love (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    President Joe Biden has presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House. He says his wish for the nation now, and always, is that “we continue to

  8. UPI

    President Joe Biden lights National Christmas Tree at White House (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Joe Biden wished Americans merry Christmas Thursday evening as he participated in his final national Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

  9. FOX 5 DC

    President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.

  10. Green Field Reporter

    Biden at tree lighting says his holiday wish is for US to continue to seek light, liberty and love - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — As he presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House, President Joe Biden on Thursday said his wish for the nation now, and always, was that “we continue to seek the light of liberty and love, kindness and compassion, dignity and decency.

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