The Post Inaugural Ball Quiz - Answers
Created | Updated Jan 8, 2017
Politicians. Don't we wish they'd stick to dancing?
The Post Inaugural Ball Quiz: Answers
Here are some people dancing at their inaugural balls. Except for George Washington. He had to leave Martha at home, for some reason. No, we don't want to know what George had going in New York City. New York City was the capital back then. Donald Trump wishes it was still the capital so he wouldn't have to move. New York City is glad it's not, for a number of reasons. Anyway, here are the answers. And yes, the Washington photo is reenactors.
| President/Couple/More Photogenic Spouse | Date |
 | 1977 (Carters) |
 | 1993 (Clintons) |
 | 2001 (Bushes: George W) |
 | 1861 (Mary Todd Lincoln without her spouse) |
 | 1901 (McKinley with allegorical lady in Phrygian cap) |
 | 1789 (Washingtons) |
 | 1933 (Eleanor Roosevelt) |
 | 1969 (Nixons) |
 | 1961 (Kennedys) |
 | 1981 (Reagans) |
Boy, that's a trip down memory lane. Looking at some of these pictures makes you think about the changing political landscapes. Not to mention the fashion trends…bring back those hoop skirts, say we. If we can have Honest Abe along with them.
