sponsored by Lincoln History buffs/civic promoters:
The Lincoln Group of D.C., co-sponsored by the Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation, the Lincoln Forum, the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, and the Lincolnarchives Digital Project are proud to present a day full of events to celebrate the inauguration of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Free and open to the public
The day's events begin at the Capitol Hill Visitor Center. Sponsored by Congressman Jesse Jackson, and the above named sponsors, the program will begin with Sam Waterston, known for his portrayal of Lincoln in Gore Vidal's Lincoln, and Law and Order, reading the First Inaugural Address.
A reenactment of the swearing in ceremony will take place with Michael Krebs as Lincoln. Following the ceremony at Capitol Hill, an inaugural banquet will take place at the Willard Hotel.
Willard Hotel Event 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Menu
Adaptation of Abraham Lincoln’s Inaugural Luncheon
Mock Turtle Soup
Crème Fraiche
Crispy Carrots
Boeuf en Salaison
Cabbage Farce
Noisette Potatoes
Blackberry Pie, Crème Anglaise & Berry Coulis
http://www.lincolngroup.org/mar2011.html
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