Gifts

During the Inaugural Luncheon it is traditional for the President and Vice President to be presented with gifts by the Congress on behalf of the American people.

The table below is sorted chronologically by inaugural event with the most recent at the top.

Gifts
Inaugural Event	Gift
Inaugural Luncheon, 2009	The President and Vice President will receive one-of-a-kind engraved crystal bowls, created by the Lenox Company of Lawrenceville, NJ.
Inaugural Luncheon, 2005	The President and Vice President received a pair of hand-cut, crystal hurricane lamps engraved with a likeness of the nation's mansion, made by Lenox, Inc.
Inaugural Luncheon, 1997	The President and Vice President received hand-cut crystal bowls from Lenox Crystal. Guests received a polished brass magnifier of the Adams-Jefferson era.

Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been responsible for the planning and execution of the swearing-in ceremonies and the luncheon for the Inauguration of the President of the United States at the U.S. Capitol.