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GW: The Very First New Year’s Day Reception

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Feather Foster

George Washington held the first New Year’s Day Reception at the President’s House in New York. New York: 1790 The weather was unseasonably balmy January 1, 1790. The doors and windows were opened wide and throngs of well wishers and … Continue reading →

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