December 13, 1982-Christmas In Washington (NBC) 

-In 1982, a 33 year tradition began when NBC aired the first ever "Christmas In Washington" special from the National Building Museum in Washington, and featuring musical performances (anchored always by the US Naval Academy Glee Club) and always featuring remarks by the President and First Lady. The specials aired on NBC through the late 90s and on TNT afterwards until they ended following the 2014 program For many like myself they were an annual staple in that they just gave us good Christmas music and also a time when political feelings could be put on hold with a mutual recognition of the meaning of the season. Here is the first of those specials from 1982 featuring Dinah Shore, Debby Boone, Diahann Carroll, Ben Vereen and John Schneider with remarks by President and Mrs. Reagan.