Centennial of the American Republic Observed in New York
The article traces the centennial celebration of the American Republic in New York City. It mirrors Washington's 1789 inauguration route and rites, notes the unity of principle and expansion, and explains President Harrison will travel the same routes, dock at Elizabethport, and be greeted by city officials with similar ceremonial honors.
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Washington's inauguration laid out in early historical sketch
The piece argues Washington’s presidency shaped the new government. It outlines colonial religious diversity from Puritans to Huguenots, and notes the need for church state balance. It emphasizes Washington as the impartial figure to unite state rights and centralization across regions.
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Virginia
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Washington and the early republics grand ceremonial
The article recalls Washington’s arrival and oath on April 30 1789 in New York City with extended pageantry. It details the procession from Elizabethport to Franklin Square, receptions by John Jay and other leaders, and the ornate state rooms, arches and laurels, plus the crowd’s fervor and the city’s illumination.
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Galveston
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John Jay
John Knox
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The Crabs and the Llangaron in a Naval Crisis
Fragments describe a dramatic engagement where massive ironclads and armored crabs battle near a channel. A davit snaps under strain, a windlass fails, and the Llangaron sinks rudderless while crabs contest torpedo boats and gunboats amid advancing British ships.
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Inaugural Procession Through New York for Oath
A national salute marks dawn on the 80th of April as bells ring at 9 o clock. The procession forms with Col. Morgan Lewis and officers, Grenadiers, infantry, and dignitaries to escort Vice President Adams to the senate chamber for the constitutional oath. Broad and Wall streets fill with silent, upturned faces and crowded windows as the ceremony unfolds.
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Spectacular Fireworks Window Over Broadway Parade at Battery
Spectators watched a grand panorama styled display as ships off the Battery arranged lantern rigging into a star pyramid and Col Bauman directed fireworks in a finest ever seen display. President Washington rode through Broadway and Bowling Green to view the cheering spectacle along principal streets.
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Washington Statue Unveiling Sparks City Centennial Movement
Fifty years after the first inauguration a centennial celebration began at the New York Historical Society on April 30 1839. In 1880 the New York Chamber of Commerce funded a colossal bronze statue of Washington on the oath site. Ward created the statue. unveiled November 25 1883 amid rain with Governor Grover Cleveland and President Arthur attending. George William Curtis delivered the address. Henry C. Potter gave the benediction. Two years later a New York historical society campaign for a national celebration gained momentum as old societies joined and committees formed.
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Chamber of Commerce of New York
Washington
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Industrial Parade Promises Nation’s Progress Display
A Centennial Industrial Parade will feature exhibits from every state and territory with barges portraying U S history from Raleigh to Harrison. Washington’s chair and a Gilbert Stuart portrait will be shown. April hosts portraits and documents never before exhibited.
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Washington
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