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Inaugural Day Scenes From Grant Presidency Parade
The dispatch details crowds and ceremony on March 4 1869 in Washington for President Grant with the inaugural procession the Diplomatic Corps and notable figures in attendance. It notes rain clearing to sunshine, the military display, the arrival of Horace Greeley and other dignitaries, Johnson's absence, and Grant delivering the inaugural address ending with prayers for national unity and financial responsibility.
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Boon Penneylania Ave
White House
North Carolina
Capitol
Horace Greeley
Sherman
George 1
Thomas
Hancock
Terry
Senate
Wilo'elock
Farragut
Bick Yea
Stringham
Porter
McDowell
Butterfield
Heintzelman
Brice
Som
Land
Benatora
Coneea
Bille
Jonson
Johnnn
Enatom
Garrett Davia
Treasury Department
Georgetown
Geo. Webb
Gen. Grant
Elert
Grant
Awai
President Johnson
Duley
Johnson
Don Grant
India
Theron Manifesta
Fiona
Philadelphia
Marine Allory Corps
Boya
Companion
Good Willy Harmony
Teylor
Maine
Lee
Tun Carron
Iuneral Gratt
United States
Congress
Wade
Gollax
Eupreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Mrwart
Bolla Croot Jnmt
Ringins
Enire
Grunt
NIM
Cane
Son More
Fonmon
Haprtel
Withert