Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Inaugural Web Site. January 20, 2009; Printed from inaugural.senate.gov.

Inaugural Luncheon, 2001

U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms

Senator Mitch McConnell, chairman of the 2001 Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, addresses President George W. Bush and other luncheon attendees in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol.

Location National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol
Menu
  • Lobster Pie
  • Grenadin of Beef Supreme
  • Chartreuse of vegetables
  • Steamed green beans
  • Puree of small roots
  • Sour cream drop biscuits
  • Toffee Pudding with Carmel sauce
  • Vanilla bean ice cream
  • Demitasse cafe and tea
  • Sonoma-Cutrer, Les Pierres, Chardonnay 1998
  • Fetzer Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1997
  • Korbel Natural "Special Inaugural Cuvee" Champagne N.V.
Painting West Front, Steps of the Capitol by Colin Campbell Cooper, in recognition of the 200th anniversary of the first presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Music  
Gifts
  • The President and Vice President received a custom-crafted crystal bowl with solid crystal base, created by Lenox China.
  • Guests received a polished pewter box with an image of the U.S. Capitol as the building appeared on March 4, 1801.