Reception Commemorating the 60th Presidential Inauguration

Governor Glenn Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia) giving remarks at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian.

As of 2025, sixty presidential inaugurations have taken place in our nation's capital—marking a pivotal moment in American history as we celebrate two centuries of peaceful transfers of power. To honor this historic occasion, Meridian hosted a reception on January 19, 2025, at Meridian House in Washington, DC.

This special event brought together ambassadors, U.S. government officials, members of Congress, and media leaders to recognize the significance of this milestone, serving as a platform for fostering dialogue, strengthening partnerships, and reflecting on the shared values that unite us as a nation and connect us to the world.

Honorary Host Committee

The Honorable Roger Wicker
The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito
The Honorable Bill Hagerty
The Honorable Glenn Youngkin and Suzanne Youngkin
The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
The Honorable Ed Royce and The Honorable Marie Royce
The Honorable Jack Kingston
The Honorable Rodney Davis
The Honorable Robert O'Brien
The Honorable William Grayson
The Honorable Manisha Singh
The Honorable Brian Hook
The Honorable David Bohigian
Deborah Lehr
Everett Eissenstat

Signature Partner

Supporting Partners

Project summary

Reception Commemorating the 60th Presidential Inauguration \| January 2025
Impact Areas:	Governance and Transparency
Program Areas:	Diplomatic Engagement