The Americans long for more decency - Braver Angels

The Americans long for more decency

Thomas Jahn, Handelsblatt

New York Four youths with white wigs, rococo jackets and candlesticks step into the hall. They are followed by the 20 dance couples, all in their mid-twenties. A conférencier reads out their names. The lady makes a curtsey, the flowing, white dress opens up. At the same time, the gentleman, no less solemnly dressed in a black coat and white vest, bows white gloves, a flower on the lapels.

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