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The First
Presidential White House Wedding
The 2007 White House Christmas ornament honors the first administration
of President Grover Cleveland. The only U.S. president elected to two
non-consecutive terms, Cleveland served as the 22nd president from 1885
to 1889 and as the 24th president from 1893 to 1897; his will be the
only presidency to be featured on two White House Historical Association
ornaments. Cleveland was also the only president to marry in the
White House. The historic event is the focus of the 2007 ornament. The
central illustration is a tinted reproduction of an engraving that
originally appeared in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Magazine
depicting the bride and groom taking their vows.The gold-plated frame
surrounding the engraving showcases design elements from the Cleveland's
wedding certificate album. The groom's monogram, which anchors a
decorative border incorporating orange blossoms from Frances Folsom's
wedding gown, is incorporated on the front of the ornament, while the
bride's monogram is featured on the back.
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