1992 George H.W. Bush White House Christmas Card

The Tree: Living Colorado blue spruce from Pennsylvania (1978). Noteworthy Ceremony Elements: The U.S. Marine Band performed for the first time since 1979. Theme: "Exploration" Performers/Celebrity Involvement: Luci Arnaz, Lee Greenwood, Willard Scott, Keshia Knight Pulliam Tree Topping: Barbara Bush topped the tree with Joseph Riley and grandson Walker Bush on December 1, 1992. [Washington Post, December 2, 1992.] This was Barbara Bush's twelfth and last time topping the tree. [White House, Curator's Office, National Christmas Tree Files, press release, December 14, 1992.] Mrs. Bush was presented with a plaque for years of commitment to the Christmas Pageant of Peace.