The deadline is Jan. 13 to order tickets for The American Legion's inaugural ball, featuring Medal of Honor recipients, members of Congress and invited dignitaries including the new commander-in-chief.
The American Legion is pleased to once again host the Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients who embody the ideals of courage, selflessness, sacrifice and patriotism. The deadline to order tickets is close of business on Monday, Jan. 13. Purchase tickets here.
The ball started in 1953 at the request of President Dwight Eisenhower as an opportunity for the newly elected commander-in-chief to recognize Medal of Honor recipients. Since then, every ball has been attended by either the new president and/or vice president.
And since its inception, the Veterans Inaugural Ball - Salute to Heroes has been hosted by The American Legion and the Veterans Inaugural Committee, including a number of veterans service organizations. The inaugural ball has been attended by either the president or the vice president of the United States since its inception, along with guests that include members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, senior military, elected and government officials, celebrities, corporate citizens, and other members of the armed forces recovering at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The event will be held at the Westin DC Downtown in Washington, D.C.
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