The Executive Dance

Written By John Peter Yamauchi

Update: In accord with the decree of the Sacred Consistorial Congregation (Dicastery for Bishops) (Apostolicae Sedis, 18 Jan. 1916, pp. 147-149), this episode does not imply endorsement of dancing or balls from the Rev. James Yamauchi. It should be noted that this story takes place prior to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s conversion.

Elizabeth Ann Seton, around the age of 22

Mother Seton

George Washington very much enjoyed dancing. Balls were a regular event at Mount Vernon. Of course, our story takes place in New York, which was for a short time the interim capital of the United States.

John Peter Yamauchi
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