The National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball

The National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball of Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....

is an annual dance and formal debutante

Debutante

A débutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "début" presentation. It should not be confused with a Debs...

presentation of young ladies held in the Nation's capital.

The Cotillion

Cotillion

In American usage, a cotillion is a formal ball and social gathering, often the venue for presenting débutantes during the débutante season – usually May through December. Cotillions are also used as classes to teach social etiquette, respect and common morals for the younger ages with the...

was founded in 1949 by Miss Mary-Stuart Montague Price, daughter of Captain Allen Ingram Price, U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1917. Miss Price and her niece, Mrs. Anthony David Madera, are co-chairmen of the event, which benefits the Children's National Medical Center

Children's National Medical Center

- Introduction :Children’s National Medical Center , is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the Washington, D.C., area and the only freestanding children’s hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta...

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Regional Chairmen from many states like, California, South Carolina, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas, recommend young ladies and their families for participation.

The 62nd National Debutante Cotillion will be held during Thanksgiving week of 2011.

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