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The Black and White Ball was a masquerade ball held on November 28, 1966, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Hosted by author Truman Capote, the ball was in honor of The Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham.
Oct 10, 2006 · On November 28,1966, Truman Capote threw a black-and-white ball at the Plaza for Kay Graham—a night that proved glamorous, wild, and always to be remembered.
Nov 28, 2017 · Learn how the writer threw a legendary party in 1966 to honor Katharine Graham, the publisher of The Washington Post, and invited celebrities, royals, and strangers from different backgrounds. Discover the details of the extravagant event, the guest list, the cost, and the legacy of the Black and White Ball.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Learn how the writer threw the party of the century in 1966 to honor Washington Post owner Kay Graham, and how it changed his career and reputation. See the photos of the guests, the masks, the dresses and the drama that made the ball legendary.
Feb 9, 2024 · But little did Capote, or anyone else blinded by his star back then, know: the Black and White Ball would turn out to be as much a sign of his arrival as his swan song.
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Nov 21, 2016 · Truman Capote said that he paid 39 cents at F.A.O. Schwarz for the mask he wore at his Black and White Ball in 1966. Barton Silverman/The New York Times. Sometimes buried in the...