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New Year's Day in the Nation's Capital history
The piece surveys how Washington kept the New Year open house tradition longer than other cities. From Adams to Harding, receptions at the White House reflected era, politics, and notable moments including the Jefferson cheese gift and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation signing during a New Year event.
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