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The time is finally here. A debutante is coming out. It’s going to be THE grand event everyone wants to attend. But first, things first, everyone must gather for tea.The invitations have been sent, and soon we’ll learn who is in and out.Events leading up to Louise Van Alen’s debutante ball puts everyone high alert as it becomes who has been invited and who hasn’t. Prince Alexis Mdivani, Frank Shields, Jakey Astor, and the Van Alen brothers make their ways at the necessary activities, while the invited Doris Duke and Prince realize Barbara Hutton is not included.Other people and subjects include: Henry Van Alen, Sam Van Alen, Daisy Van Alen, French governess Jenny Renaud, Caroline Astor, William Backhouse Astor Jr, Carrie Astor, Alva Vanderbilt, Consuelo Vanderbilt, William K Vanderbilt III, retracing historical dates, social rules on mourning, and social exclusion especially amongst teens.Extra Notes / Call to Action:Armchair Historians with Anne Marie Cannon interviews Nicki Woodard, her website www.armchairhistorians.comSecond Waldorf Astoria Hotel webinar Thursday December 3rd both at 5:30pm Eastern and 2:30pm Pacific at New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.com. Live with 1 week recorded access afterwards. Only $10 each--Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 1 Music: Everything Stops For Tea by Mario “Harp” Lorenzi, Album The Great Dance Bands Play Hits Of The 30sSection 2 Music: You Go To My Head by Joe Loss, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 3 Music: I Guess I Will Have To Change My Plan by Ambrose & His Orchestra, Album The Great British Dance BandsEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands