Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, is known for his environmental conservation efforts, and this extended to the unconventional decision of trying to ban Christmas trees from the White House during his administration. Roosevelt, an ardent naturalist, believed that the practice of cutting down trees for the holiday was harmful to the nation’s forests. His decision reflected his commitment to conservation and sustainable resource management. However, his children were not pleased with this ban and covertly set up a small tree in the White House, leading to a memorable family story.
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