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Fashionable Life in Washington City Ladies of the White House
A sweeping, period-tinged sketch lampoons life around the White House, describing how first ladies endure four years of public scrutiny, restricted movements, and endless social duties. It contrasts their gilded surroundings with constant oversight and the demanding pace of Cabinet receptions and official entertainments.
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Virgina
Ashby's Gap
Liv
Warry
Beverley
Berry's Ferry
Laly
Mexico
Churubusco
Chepultepec
Washington City
White House
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Labelle
Willie Jid
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New York Times