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- Approximately 200 guests invitedLos Angeles Times: So what's for Obama's inaugural lunch? Ask Abe Lincoln (January 20, 2009)
- Hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural CeremoniesLos Angeles Times: So what's for Obama's inaugural lunch? Ask Abe Lincoln (January 20, 2009)
- First post-inaugural luncheon: William McKinley, 1897Inaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
- First hosted by JCCIC: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953Inaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
- Eisenhower's menu included creamed chicken, baked ham, and potato puffsInaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
- Largest: Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945 (2,000 guests)Inaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
- Smallest: Harry Truman, 1949 (just the president an the secretary of the Senate)Inaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
- Truman's menu had South Carolina turkey, Smithfield Ham, potato salad, and pumpkin pieInaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
- Followed by the Inaugural ParadeInaugural Committee: Inaugural Luncheon
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On Inauguration Day, it has been tradition since 1953 that incoming presidents have their first luncheon hosted by Congress. The menu for the 44th president Barack Obama was inspired by that served to Abraham Lincoln, and designed by an Arlington, Virginia, caterer.Los Angeles Times: So what's for Obama's inaugural lunch? Ask Abe Lincoln (January 20, 2009)
At the end of the 2009 luncheon, Senator Edward Kennedy suffered a seizure and was taken to the hospital by medical personnel. Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in May 2008. Although no immediate word on his well-being was available, Kennedy's son, congressman Patrick Kennedy, said he was "awake and talking". Reuters: Sen. Kennedy collapses at Obama inaugural lunch (January 20, 2009) Patriot Ledger: Sen. Kennedy reportedly OK after collapse at inauguration (January 20, 2009)
Inaugural Luncheon Menu
- Seafood stew, with Napa valley Sauvignon Blanc
- Pheasant and duck served with sour cherry chutney and molasses sweet potatoes, with Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
- Apple cinnamon sponge cake topped with sweet cream glacee, served with Korbel Natural champagne
- All wines are from CaliforniaInaugural Committee: Luncheon
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Inaugural Luncheon Questions
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What other problems are we likely to see the US Presidential Inauguration festivities faced with? 1 AnswerMinor violence and out-of-hand protesting because of the enormous crowd, but that's it. They're going to have that thing covered like no other inauguration befo... read more -
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