The White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner, a five-day celebration in Washington, has evolved from a one-night dinner to a weekend of nearly two dozen parties, with tickets being the hottest and most sought after in town. The event, which began in 1921, has become a chance for those trying to influence Washington's power players.
Nerd Prom: Inside Washington's Wildest Week
A journalist abandons his reporting on Washington's high-profile gala to expose the secrets behind the city's most extravagant and influential event.
