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  • Published January 17, 2013

Exploring the History of Inaugural Balls, 100 Years Ago Today

Learn about the history of Inaugural Balls, 100 years ago with a look at the front page of the Washington Herald on Friday, January 17th, 1913. Discover the austerity of Obama's second term mirrored in the desires articulated by newly elected President Woodrow Wilson.
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O Street Market on northwest corner of 7th and O Streets NW. (Emil A. Press Slide Collection, 1959)
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Going to an Inaugural Ball this weekend? The austerity of Obama’s second mirrors the desires articulated by newly elected President Woodrow Wilson. Take a look at the front page of the Washington Herald on Friday, January 17th, 1913, exactly 100 years ago today. Totally fascinating for GoDC history nerds.

The Washington Herald on January 17th, 1913
The Washington Herald on January 17th, 1913
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