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Inauguration Balls and the Washington Scene Through History
The article examines the cost and publicity of the inauguration ball in Washington, noting heavy public expense, past debates over venue and decor, and the tradition of balls at the east front of the Capitol. It recounts arc from Washington to Lincoln and Johnson, with a noted drunken incident at Lincoln’s second inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
District of Columbia
Washington
Pension Office
Pension
National Library
New York
Philadelphia
Adams
White House
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Jackson
Capitol
Andrew Jackson
Senate
House of Representatives
East Front
Millard Fillmore
Andrew Johnson
Arthur
Mr. Hayes
Tilden-Hayes
Lincoln
Ben Perley Poore
Senate Chamber
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Congress
Johnson
Hamlin
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Hamlin
Stricksen
Porney