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presidential inauguration
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How to Time Your Visit: When Is the Inaugural Ball and What You Need to Know
For outsiders, the ball’s secrecy adds to its allure. Unlike the swearing-in ceremony, broadcast live to millions, the ball operates behind closed doors, its...
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The Exact Day Washington Became President—and Why It Matters
The transition wasn’t a grand spectacle like later inaugurations would become. There were no parades, no crowds lining the streets of New York City (then the...