
Imagine yourself on March 6, 1865 in America, which is celebrating the start of the second term of Abraham Lincoln as President. As one of the who's who of 19th century America, you have been invited to the President's second inauguration dinner (obviously). An extravagant spread is planned and no expenses have been spared for the evening.
We've given you the historically accurate menu of the exact dinner served during the event. Choose what you'd like to have (or not have), and we'll tell you exactly which century you should have been living in.
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Start off the meal with a seafood delicacy!

Oyster Stew
Pickled Oysters
Terrapin Stew
No, thank you.
Let's have some beef!

Roast Beef
Beef à la mode
No, thank you.
Filet of Beef
Try some veal!

Veal Malakoff
Leg of Veal
No, thank you.
Fricandeau
Chicken or Turkey?

Chicken Breast
No, thank you.
Boned Turkey
Roast Turkey
You could have something gamey!

Quail
Venison
Pheasant
No, thank you.
How about having a healthier dish?

I'd have a bit of both!
No, thank you.
Chicken
Lobster
Time for dessert!

Macaroon Tart
Dame Blanche
Almond Sponge
No, thank you.
You can have your cake... & eat it!

Pound Cake
Fancy Cakes
Sponge Cake
No, thank you.
Do you want something that melts in your mouth?

Bombe à la Vanilla
do* à la Nesselrode
No, thank you.
Charlotte a la Russe
Try some "fruit ice"!

Lemon
Orange
No, thank you.
Strawberry
Scream for some ice cream!

Lemon Ice Cream
Maraschino Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
No, thank you.
White Coffee Ice Cream
Finish it off with a post-meal snack!

Grapes
Raisins
No, thank you.
Almonds
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