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New Year at the White House a Washington ritual
The article describes the traditional New Year reception at the White House with President Taft and Mrs. Taft, outlining guest order from ambassadors to civilians, the line management by ushers, and remarks on Roosevelt’s influence. It notes no food is served there, the broader social interplay, and subsequent semi public White House events.
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