PRESIDENT & 1ST LADY TO ATTEND TONIGHT'S OPENING OF THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On May 23, 1924, The Washington Times reports President and Mrs. Coolidge will attend the official opening held tonight of the new Congressional Country Club*.
The Times describes the million-dollar clubhouse as "one of the finest in America."
Among the 3000 guests are members of the President's cabinet, heads of diplomatic missions and the Supreme Court.
A buffet supper will be provided as will the opportunity for dancing. Three orchestras will play including the Marine Band.
*Congressional Country Club, located in Bethesda, Maryland, opened in 1924 & was founded by two Indiana Republican congressmen. CCC has hosted five major golf championships.
SOURCE
"Coolidges Will Attend Club Opening," The Washington Times, May 23, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
