New Year Open House Tradition at the White House
The article notes New Year open houses as a long standing U S tradition beginning in Washington’s time and continuing at the White House. It describes a democratic reception line with attendees from ambassadors to laborers, highlighting the inclusive social ritual and its parade of varied attire.
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New Year’s Day at the White House Receptions
The article outlines how President Taft and former Roosevelt policy shaped New Year’s Day greetings. It details the formal order of line, the role of ambassadors and ministers, cabinet wives, and military and naval officers, plus the distinction between public and semi public White House events and the open noon greetings.
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Navy
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Mrs. Knox
Secretary of State
MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Admiral Dewey
House of Secretary of the Navy
Meyer
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Supreme Court of the
The Birth of Christ Sunday School Lesson 1909
A December 26 1909 Sunday School lesson notes Matthew 2 1 12 and the wise men. It urges visiting Bethlehem Mary Joseph the manger angels and the kingly mission of Jesus plus later life ministry and the church first Pentecost missions and Christian ideals.
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Sheba
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Paul
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Christ-King
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Pet Dog Epitaphs Reveal Roman Characters
Readings from So ciety and Politics in Ancient Rome note pet dogs honored on tombs. Margarita the great white hunting dog, Myria the feisty Gallic hound, Patricus the Italian companion’s grave words express grief and affection, lauding loyalty, sagacity, and companionship.
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