Inauguration Day Amidst Relentless Rain in Washington
Benjamin Harrison is sworn in as president while Levi P. Morton becomes vice president before a crowd of about 400 000 in Washington. Despite continuous rain the capital buzzes with music bands grand processions and festive displays as spectators line the streets to witness the historic ceremony.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Levi P. Morton
New York
United States
Washington
Tach
Grand Army
Herrison
Washington Inauguration Day Rain Dampens Parade Scene
In Washington a rain soaked crowd of about a quarter million gathered along Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration spectacle. Storms drove attendees to seek shelter in roofed stands and storefronts as vendors hawked medals flags Harrison canes and programs while sobering and drunken visitors pressed on amid bleak conditions. President-elect Morton and Mrs Cleveland rode to the Willard Hotel then to the White House for farewell ceremonies with President Cleveland.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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White House
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Morton
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Cleveland
Grover‘Cleveland
Albany
Folsom
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O Harry
Momentous Hour in Senate Chamber at Cleveland’s Visit
In the Senate chamber President Cleveland signs three appropriation bills after a day of ceremony. Benjamin Harrison visits the Vice President’s room to fortify himself with whisky as dignitaries gather on the main floor. Doorkeeper Bassett alters the clock as the House crowd lingers, while figures like Kellogg, Scofield, Sherman, Reed, and Randall mingle amid the pageantry and illness rumors.
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President Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Levi P. Morton
William Pitt Kellogg
Scofield
Tecumseh Sherman
White House
Bassett
Father Time
Reed
Maine
Sammuel J. Randall
Harrison
Cleveland
Senator Hoar
West
Morton
Hoar
Cullom
Cockrell
Committee of Arrangements
Senate
Butler
McCook
Inauguration Day Across a Wet Washington
As Grover Cleveland prepares to depart the White House and Benjamin Harrison readies for the inauguration, crowds flood the streets in rain. The Senate and House clash over crowd control while notable figures like Langley and Hamlin observe, marking a tense, historic transition.
Striking Figures In 19th Century Congressional Portraits
A descriptive column sketches notable lawmakers as they appear, noting changes in appearance from age and health. References to the Democrat buried near Rome, Peter Paul Mahony with an overcoat like a toga, General Charlie Grosvenor’s chair breaking act, Springer of Illinois with a white rose, Gibson of Maryland, Breckinridge of Kentucky, and Father Time reappearing emphasize eccentricities and public persona.
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Rome
Peter Paul Mahony
Charlie Grosvenor
Ohio
Senate
Springer
Illinois
Washington
Apollo Belvedere
Gibson
Maryland
Mr. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Father Time
OLD TIMERS ON HAND. Greeted Senators in Washington.
A lively scene in the Senate with veteran figures like Hamlin and Jones greeted by crowds. Blaine appears with striking presence as Walker Blaine joins the diplomatic gallery amid quiet nods from colleagues and a royal box left empty for Grover Cleveland’s family. New and old senators mingle as inaugural formalities begin.
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Washington
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Ham Jin
George W. Jones
Bland
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Kansas
Webb
Riddleberger
New Hampshire
William BE. Chandler
Cheney
Marston
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Chandler
Blair
Mr. Marston
Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Ingalls
Spooner
Eli Saulsbury
John Sherman
House
Major Pruden
Two Presidents Enter to Warm Reception
The two Presidents entered together as a buzzing crowd watched. Grover Cleveland appeared under the clock at the main entrance and walked along the aisle with a companion from Missouri. Cleveland looked remarkably well with no fatigue visible on his face.
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Grover Cleveland
Mr. Rel
Missouri
Mr. Cleveland
Parade to the East Front: Capitol Swearing In
The vice president announced the Senate’s organization and the procession formed for the oath at the Capitol East Front. The line included Wil son, Wright, Hamlin, Fuller, Canady, and other dignitaries as Cleveland and the president elect prepared to take office.
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Hoar
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Anson McCook
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