The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down Tuesday afternoon amid high winter winds. NPS spokeswoman Jasmine Shanti said in an email that after “replacing a snapped cable,” the tree was back upright by 6 p.m. Tuesday. (Nov. 28) (AP video by Mike Pesoli)

National Christmas Tree is back upright after it toppled

The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down Tuesday afternoon amid high winter winds. NPS spokeswoman Jasmine Shanti said in an email that after “replacing a snapped cable,” the tree was back upright by 6 p.m. Tuesday. (Nov. 28) (AP video by Mike Pesoli)