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Reception Commemorating the 60th Presidential Inauguration

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 Ambassador Andrés Durán (Embassy of Uruguay) and Isabel Lindner (Embassy of Uruguay) at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025.

Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. First Lady Suzanne Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia) and Gwen Holliday (Meridian International Center) at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Joe Durso (Pernod Ricard), Conor McQuaid (Pernot Ricard), Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian International Center), Ankit Desai (AND Partners LLC), and Laurent Scheer (Pernod Ricard) at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025.

Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian International Center), First Lady Suzanne Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia), Governor Glenn Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia, and Conor McQuaid (Pernot Ricard) making a toast to the peaceful transition of power at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian.

First Lady Suzanne Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia) and Martha MacCallum (Fox News) at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Teresa Carlson (General Catalyst), Fred Ryan (The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute), Lynda Carter at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025.

Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian International Center) and Gwen Holliday (Meridian International Center) taking photos at Step & Repeat at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian International Center) welcoming Governor Glenn Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia) and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia) to Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025.

Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. 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. Conor McQuaid (Pernot Ricard) giving remarks at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian.

Laurent Scheer (Pernod Ricard) delivers toast with Ambassador Stuart Holliday (Meridian International Center), First Lady Suzanne Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia), Governor Glenn Youngkin (Commonwealth of Virginia, and Conor McQuaid (Pernot Ricard) at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025. Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Ambassador Chibamba Kanyama (Embassy of Zambia) and Frank Justice (Meridian International Center) at Meridian’s Reception Commemorating 60 Years of Presidential Inaugurations at Meridian House on Sunday, January 22, 2025.

Photos by Viktoriia Mintian. Signature Partner Supporting Partners Project summary Reception Commemorating the 60th Presidential Inauguration | January 2025 Impact Areas: Governance and Transparency Program Areas: Diplomatic Engagement .