Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lifted Into Place

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Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lifted Into Place

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People watch as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is raised into position in New York City. The tree, an 80-year old Norway Spruce, was donated by Joe Balku of Flanders, N.J. It weighs approximately 10 tons.

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Workers prepare the Rockefeller Center Christmas in New York City.

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Joe Balku, who donated the tree, drives a stake into the trunk before workers placed it in Rockefeller Center.

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Workers prepare the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree before installing it in New York City.

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People watch as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is raised into position in New York City.

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Workers move the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree into position in New York City.

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Flags wave as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is raised into position in New York City.

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People watch as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is raised into position in New York City.

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