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The White House Correspondents' Dinner has been an annual D.C. tradition since 1921, gathering notable journalists who cover the president in one room to rub elbows and take shots at the state of politics. Not every White House has appreciated the playful dinner event, which is technically a celebration of the First Amendment, but most beloved for its presidential roasts. This year, Donald Trump continues his streak as the only president in the history of the Correspondents' Dinner to never attend the event while in office. The president and first...