Washington D.C., February 10, 1892 – Last night’s reception at the White House in honor of the Army and Navy was a night to forget for those who attended. The event, the third and final evening card reception of the season by President and Mrs. Harrison, was a recipe for disaster, with the entire population of Washington crammed into the opulent halls. The result was a scene straight out of a sardine can – people packed in like cattle, with little regard for decorum or personal space.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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