2004 White House Ornament

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2004 White House Ornament (NAPSA)—The 2004 White House Christmas ornament honoring President Rutherford B. Hayes recreates a snowy sceneof a sleigh in winter on the North Lawnof the White House. President Hayes loved the winter season and enjoyed taking his family and guests on sleigh rides around the grounds of the White House. 2S FD ‘ —“ele ' This beautiful, collectible White House series ornament evokes an old-fashioned Christmas. This unique ornament, the 24th in a series started by the White House Historical Association in 1981, sets a festive holiday scene in an oval niche surrounded by a 24 kt. gold finish brass frame. The reverse shimmers with snowflakes against an enameledroyal blue sky. The ornamentcosts $16 plus handling and shipping. Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president (1877-1881), came to office after one of the most contro- versial elections. He was sworn in as president amidst threats of vio- lence that caused President Grant to arrange for a secret oath-taking in the White House followed by a public ceremony at the Capitol. President Hayes pledged to serve only one term and proved to be competent and honest. For more information, call 1-800-555-2451 or visit www.whitehousehistory.org.