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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair

Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair

Update: 2025-11-01
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A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair

Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair