Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Inaugural Web Site. January 20, 2009; Printed from inaugural.senate.gov.

Inaugural Luncheon, 1985

U.S. Senate Collection

1985 Inaugural Luncheon

 

Location National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol
Menu
  • Hot mousse of sole
  • Sauteed spinach with lobster
  • Shrimp and truffle sauce
  • Medallions of veal with morel sauce
  • Glazed vegetables
  • Wild rice with chestnuts
  • Cold praline souffle with raspberry sauce
  • Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay (1982)
  • Souverain, Cabernet Sauvignon (1978)
  • Schramsberg, Cremant, Demi-sec champagne (1982)
Painting Autumn on the Hudson River (1860) by Jasper Francis Cropsey (loaned by National Gallery of Art)
Music Smithsonian Chamber Players
Gifts The President and Vice President received Steuben crystal bowls with engraved silver bases; guests received crystal paperweights in the form of a tetrahedron, also made by Steuben.