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United States presidential inaugural balls are large social gatherings, both white tie and black tie, held to celebrate the commencement of a new term of the president of the United States.
Three key features characterize nearly every presidential inauguration: the oath of office taken by the president at the Capitol, the inaugural parade, and the inaugural ball. Yet Article II, section 1, of the United States Constitution requires only the first mere 35-word pledge.
Inaugural balls are divided into two categories: official balls and unofficial balls. The number of official balls varies but is limited (two were held in 2013, and ten in 2009), and the President traditionally makes appearances at these events.
18 de ene. de 2021 · Due to the pandemic, this year's Inauguration Ball for incoming President Joe Biden has been scrapped, with plans for a virtual celebration instead. So while there will be no soirée in 2021, we look back at some of the most glamorous balls in history. By Rebecca Cope. 18 January 2021.
5 de ene. de 2021 · It wasn't until 1809 that the first official inaugural ball took place. It was organized at the last minute by the President's close friends, held at Long's Hotel in Washington, D.C., and...
Three key features characterize nearly every presidential inauguration: the oath of office taken by the president at the Capitol, the inaugural parade, and the inaugural ball. Yet Article II, section 1, of the United States Constitution requires only the first mere 35-word pledge.
Receptions, balls, and other public events reflect the president’s need to include many diverse groups in the transition of power, even, at times, officially sanctioned protesters. More than a celebration of one person’s rise to power, modern inaugurations validate the republic’s democratic processes.
