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Celebrating the New Year: A Look Back at a 1925 White House Reception

  • Published January 1, 2014
Army Officers at New Year reception, [Washington, D.C.], 1/1/25
Celebrate the New Year with a look back at a 1925 White House reception. See a photo of a group of military officers visiting the White House 89 years ago today.
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Happy New Year! I hope 2014 is a great year for you and all GoDCers … while you recover from whatever you did last night, check out this old photo from January 1st, 1925. It shows a group of military officers, 89 years ago today, visiting the White House.

Army Officers at New Year reception, [Washington, D.C.], 1/1/25
Army Officers at New Year reception, [Washington, D.C.], 1/1/25
Source: Library of Congress

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