Wilson Steps Away From Inauguration Duties
President Wilson, urged by relatives and his doctor, accompanies his successor to the Capitol then declines to participate in the inauguration ceremonies for Vice President Coolidge and President Harding. He is carried up steps, uses a cane, signs bills, and later returns home to be “plain Woodrow Wilson.”
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Inauguration Day As Harding Takes Oath
The new president administers the oath in Washington using George Washingtons Bible and a scripture verse, then proceeds to the Senate for executive session cabinet confirmations. Crowds cheer on Pennsylvania Avenue as Harding begins his term and opens the White House grounds to the public.
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Wilson's voice stiffens toward Lodge Washington in formal room
At the Capitol on March 4 President Wilson informed Senator Knox he could not attend the Senate inaugural. Senator Lodge then entered and, in formal terms, asked if any further communications remained. The President, glancing up, replied that he had no further communications and thanked Lodge for the courtesy.
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Mrs Harding Solves White House Servant Problem
Washington March 4 Mrs Warren G Harding found her servant problem solved as she became mistress of the White House today Government provides twenty staff including cooks chambermaids and laundry workers at an annual cost of 30000 with a housekeeper in charge Since Taft a steward handled arrangements Mrs Harding keeps Inez McWhorter as cook and a chauffeur while government retains four cooks and four chauffeurs.
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Inaugural Stir in Paris Over Harding Speech
Paris dispatch reports Harding's inaugural address sparking heated debate in Frencharlia parliament. Deputies crowded lobbies during General Castelnau speech as war debt and reparations notes drew focus, while Harding’s non involvement stance drew sharp criticism from Deputy Charles Bernard.
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Inaugural Address Signals U S Policy Shift
President Harding's first message to Americans calls for non entanglement in European affairs while accepting limited world engagement. The ceremony unfolds with Coolidge and Marshall at the helm as Harding delivers a measured, faith driven inaugural address amid crowds, sun, and ceremonial splendor.
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Coolidge Family Attends Inauguration in Washington
Mrs Coolidge wore a blue suit with a henna trimmed hat and a large sweet pea corsage as the Coolidges and Harding family joined the inaugural ceremonies. Vice President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge greeted friends, and the family watched the rites from the Senate gallery. He later praised Mr Hardings address and pledged to pursue the new administration's domestic and foreign policies. The Coolidges will stay in Washington until Monday and then move to the Willard, with the boys planning brief tours before returning to Northampton.
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Simpler Inauguration Ceremonies Compared to Washington
Washington observers noted the inauguration of the new president lacked the traditional naval gun salute and any military or civil procession, making the ceremonies simpler than those at George Washington's first inauguration.
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Harding bids good by to Wilson at Capitol
President Wilson informed President-elect Harding and Vice President-elect Coolidge that he would not attend the inauguration due to the steps into the chamber. Harding expressed appreciation for Wilson's courtesies and wished him well as he faced the end of his presidency.
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Marine speech ends with pledged loyalty to country
A ceremonial moment closes with a Marine officer declaring his vow to God and country as the Marine Band launches into America, drawing cheers from the gathered crowd. The excerpt captures a formal pledge and the immediate musical tribute that follows.
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President-elect jokes with retiring VP on march to inauguration
On the way to his inauguration the President-elect met the retiring Vice-President and greeted him with a quip about torture. The VP replied that it isn’t torture, noting he had been going ahead rather than following after.
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Northampton Sends Its Congratulations on Inauguration
Northampton March 4. Not all could go to Washington to witness the inauguration of Vice President Coolidge, but the town sent congratulations by flag and banner. Mayor Fitzgerald led a delegation to extend greetings, while a flood of telegrams filled local wires. The City Council joined in sending congratulations to Vice President and Mrs Calvin Coolidge.
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Inaugural Party Auto With Broom Banner
A vehicle carrying a broom trailed the inaugural Party on its Capitol trip. A banner read We are going to have a clean sweep signaling a vow for reform.
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Plain Woodrow Wilson at Home Post-White House
Washington dispatch notes the moment when Woodrow Wilson, returning home, rejected the title Mr. President saying “Plain Woodrow Wilson now.” Admiral Grayson had accompanied him from the Capitol and addressed him as President. The exchange underscores Wilson’s informal post-presidency stance.
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