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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1981
Page
4
The Mini Page outlines the extensive work behind inaugurations, with Congress and a special planning committee coordinating military support, invitations, housing, souvenirs, parades, and volunteers. Funds come from donations, ticket sales, and souvenir sales to cover costs.
A playful crossword style clue set describing formal dances. Across items hint at bands, attire, partners, and event types as a puzzle about dances rather than balls.
Washington during inaugurations hosts multiple balls and events for children and adults, with tickets required. The practice varies by era and circumstances such as war or a president’s death, and notable examples include Andrew Jackson’s quiet night while 400 attended a ball for him.
Children march in the inauguration parade and sing at a morning prayer service at the Lincoln Memorial on the morning of the 1977 events.
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