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An archive classic from January 23, 2017.
The new US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump danced their first dance as presidential couple to Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” at the Liberty Ball in Washington.
Previously, the new president thanked his supporters and promised them that “many things will happen” in the coming weeks.
When Barack Obama danced with his Michelle for the first time eight years ago, “At Last” by Etta James, sung by Beyoncé, sounded. “Finally” means the title. One sign: Was Obama the first black president of the United States.
Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”: A symbolic song selection
No less symbolic: the song that his successor Donald Trump chose on Friday evening (January 20) for the first dance with his first lady – Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”.
His path: determined, undeterred and only with little reason to regret: “Regrets, I had a few”. The path of the 45th president to power. A title selection that reveals a lot about Donald Trump’s self -image.
Tight program on the day of inauguration
The Trumps had previously completed a tight program. A visit to the church, coffee with the Obamas and the official inauguration. This was followed by a lynx and a solemn parade that lasted until the early hours.
In the evening the grand finale with the traditional balls. The number of balls was significantly reduced. Three had to visit the Trumps. The Obamas were still ten in 2009. Bill and Hillary Clinton even had to visit 14 at the time.
On Friday evening, two of the three dance festivals were accessible to the public. A ticket only cost 50 euros. So far, visitors had to put several hundred dollars on the table so that they could take part in the swearing -in balls.