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January 1, 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma
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On January 1, President Taft hosted his fourth and final New Year's reception at the White House in Washington, D.C., drawing thousands who lined up early on a beautiful day, surrounded by family, cabinet, and distinguished guests in a brilliant gathering.
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TAFT CELEBRATES
THE NEW YEAR
FOURTH AND LAST RECEPTION IN WHITE HOUSE BY TAFT FAMILY TODAY.
THOUSANDS IN LINE
Long Before the President Was Ready to Shake Hands With the Waiting Crowds, Thousands Were in Line.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 1.--President Taft's fourth and last New Year's reception at the White House was greeted by a day beautiful and bright. Thousands early turned their steps in the direction of the executive mansion. Long before the chief executive was ready to shake their hands, men, women and children stood in line from the front door of the White House to the distant gate and far beyond, towards the state, war and navy buildings.
Brilliancy Within.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 1.--Surrounded by his family, members of the cabinet and a distinguished company, President Taft today held his last New Year's reception at the White House. The gathering today was an unusually brilliant one.
THE NEW YEAR
FOURTH AND LAST RECEPTION IN WHITE HOUSE BY TAFT FAMILY TODAY.
THOUSANDS IN LINE
Long Before the President Was Ready to Shake Hands With the Waiting Crowds, Thousands Were in Line.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 1.--President Taft's fourth and last New Year's reception at the White House was greeted by a day beautiful and bright. Thousands early turned their steps in the direction of the executive mansion. Long before the chief executive was ready to shake their hands, men, women and children stood in line from the front door of the White House to the distant gate and far beyond, towards the state, war and navy buildings.
Brilliancy Within.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 1.--Surrounded by his family, members of the cabinet and a distinguished company, President Taft today held his last New Year's reception at the White House. The gathering today was an unusually brilliant one.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
New Years Reception
White House
President Taft
Public Line
Cabinet Gathering
What entities or persons were involved?
President Taft
Taft Family
Where did it happen?
White House, Washington, D. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
President Taft
Taft Family
Location
White House, Washington, D. C.
Event Date
Jan. 1
Story Details
President Taft held his fourth and last New Year's reception at the White House, with thousands lining up early on a beautiful day to shake hands, surrounded by family, cabinet members, and distinguished guests in a brilliant gathering.