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The Disastrous Inaugural Ball of 1873

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Feather Foster

President Grant had just won his second term. Inaugural Balls in General When George Washington took his first oath of office in New York City, in 1789, it was a solemn occasion. His wife Martha did not arrive for another … Continue reading →

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