The fir tree that withstood Hurricane Helene will be the White House Christmas tree

Resist it Hurricane Helene en Carolina del Norte será this year the Christmas tree of the White House, this Monday announced the first lady of the United StatesJill Biden, al recibirlo en la mansion president.

Helene, named the most destructive hurricane of the Atlantic season by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this Monday, It hit land last September 26, killing more than 200 peoplela majority en Carolina del Norte, y dejó perdidas multimillionarias.

El árbol es un abeto Fraser de 18.5 pies (casi 6 meters) procedente de la granja de abetos videños de la family Cartner Newlandwinner of the annual contest of the National Association of Christmas Trees.

“This tree comes from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, which were recently devastated by Hurricane Helene. The Cartner family lost their mil trees in the storm, but only este siguió en pie y por eso decidiron llamarle 'Tremendo,' Jill Biden explained.

The beginning was checkered accompanied by his younger nephew, Beau Biden Four years ago, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina and four members of the state's National Guard led recovery efforts after the arrest. hurricaneyou have a family.

“This tree recognizes its great power and service. In just a few days, volunteers from all over the country will volunteer to replace this tree and decorate all the trees. Casa Blanca, y del torbellino de escarcha y guirnaldas saldrá la calidez y el confort de la temporada”, he declared.

The fir tree carried by two horses to the main facade of the presidential mansion will be located in the Blue Hall of the White House.

This tradition has since recaído en la oficina de la primera dama, que, durante la presidency de Dwight Eisenhower (1953-1961), his wife, Mamie Eisenhower, decided to put a tree in the room, a habit that has continued ever since.

Jill Biden decided on the joint forces initiative. Michelle Obama during the presidency Barack Obama (2009-2017), to support members and families of the nation's Foreign Armed Forces.

That's why he got his Christmas tree this year with the North Carolina National Guard, because he didn't have any because he lived in the White House.