I am certain of this one, but I should have been more specific in my queestion: who was the first president not to wear a tophat during their swearing-in ceremony, and the answer is JFK. By tophat I mean a formal hat of some kind.
JFK brough a tophat to the ceremony, but did not wear it.
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I’m starting to feel rather bitchy and full of attitude now that I’ve made a second excellent espresso.
“The one always cited is JFK – hat industry tanked immediately thereafter.”
But didn’t Jackie O do wonders for the hat industry? At least the pill box hat industry?
And Marilyn Monroe asked: “Do you have a big hat on or are you just glad to see me?”
G10, you teasing us with your attendance again or this is legit since we’re practically going to be downstairs from your home.
unfortunate what’s happening at work but aren’t you glad you sold the house and have the proceeds to make you feel comfortable amidst this bs?
The one always cited is JFK – hat industry tanked immediately thereafter.
JFK 1961 Inauguration Day.
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I am certain of this one, but I should have been more specific in my queestion: who was the first president not to wear a tophat during their swearing-in ceremony, and the answer is JFK. By tophat I mean a formal hat of some kind.
JFK brough a tophat to the ceremony, but did not wear it.