Inauguration rituals vary from simple to pomp
A UPI overview traces how early inaugural ceremonies began modestly in 1779 with George Washington and grew into grand pageantry under Jefferson Madison and later presidents. It notes Jacksons boisterous crowd, Lincoln amid Civil War tensions, and the 34 girls on a commemorative float kissing by Lincoln after his address.
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Four Thousand Agents Guard Presidents Today
Edward Cowan reports the Secret Service and thousands of guards protected the new and old Presidents at inauguration day. Rooftops crowds and hotel staff joined uniformed police and troops in a high security operation cited as critical to safety amid past assassination attempts and ongoing protections for Kennedy and Johnson.
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Inaugural Sidelights of the White House History
A mosaic of inaugural trivia recounts past presidencies and ceremonies. Monroe lingered after Adams took office. Harding first used a car in 1921, with 450 new vehicles for today’s parade. millions watch on TV and radio. Washington and Cleveland connected to oaths. notable speech lengths and risks are noted along with a giant seven foot cake baked for the inaugural ball by union bakers.
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Inaugural Gala Draws 6500 Despite Snow Storm
Washington had more than 6500 Democrats attend an inaugural gala despite severe snow, starring Gene Kelly Ethel Merman Laurence Olivier Jimmy Durante and Ella Fitzgerald. The event, at the National Guard Armory, started late after the storm and sold out at 100 a seat, with gross receipts estimated at 1.3 to 1.4 million and a net over 1 million to help reduce a 4 million party deficit.
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West Virginia Democrats boast for Kennedy at inaugural parade
West Virginia sent a 2500 dollar float bearing The Big One for Kennedy West Virginia and two high school bands Stonewall Jackson Charleston and St Marys in the inaugural parade. Governor Barron traveled with 800 WV visitors aboard The Inaugural Special train alongside state lawmakers and party leaders.
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West Virginians Assured Tickets For Capital Ball
West Virginians seeking inaugural ball invitations faced delays as tickets were scarce at first. Parkersburg printer and Kennedy campaign director Robert P. McDonough pressured organizers to expedite invites. Delegations from other states also encountered invitation backlogs as travelers arrived in Washington.
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Public Service Panel Allows Gas Shutoff In Preston District
The Public Service Commission authorized Cumberland & Allegheny Gas Co to discontinue service to 14 customers in Preston County's Portland District. The utility said replacing a line would cost about 30,000 dollars, while annual revenue from the customers is only around 1,200 dollars.
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Inside the White House A Major Operational Center
An in depth look at the White House under the Kennedys details its size and complex operations likening it to a light cruiser. The 150 room mansion costs 500000 dollars yearly to run, with 70 service workers and essential facilities including a theater, pool, barber shop and bomb shelter.
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Era Ends as Kennedy Is Sworn In at Capitol
Dwight D. Eisenhower exits the White House after eight years, passing the presidency to John F. Kennedy. The 70 year old former president leaves as he terms his era private citizen, while Kennedy is sworn in as the nation’s youngest chief executive. The day includes a White House breakfast, a Pennsylvania Avenue parade, inaugural ceremonies, and a homecoming to Gettysburg with family and civic dinners planned.
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Kennedy's Men Kennedy's Cabinet
Washington UPI lists President Kennedy's cabinet with Dean Rusk as Secretary of State and Robert S. McNamara as Defense Secretary. Other appointees include Robert F. Kennedy as Attorney General Abraham A. Ribicoff as Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Stewart Udall Interior head Orville Freeman Agriculture head Luther Heden Commerce head Luther Heden Labor Arthur Goldberg Postmaster Day and a cast of Democratic nominees from diverse faiths and regions.
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Inauguration Signal feats drive vast communications network
The biggest hookup yet for a presidential inauguration provided 40 microwave units and 140000 feet of cable to support 54 TV circuits across 32 locations. Western Union added 60 operators and extra circuits to handle about a million words of press copy from 1500 correspondents.
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Oath at U S Presidential Inauguration and God Phrase
The Presidential Oath is the oath of office taken by every president at inauguration per Article II. George Washington added So help me God, and all later presidents have followed his example.
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Kennedy grants meat Friday dispensation in Washington
President Kennedy and all Catholics in Washington were allowed to eat meat on Friday as a special dispensation from abstinence. Archbishop Patrick A. O'Boyle announced the exception noting Inauguration Day as a legal holiday and applying to visitors and Archdiocese residents alike.
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Chicago warms on mild winter says fisherman forecasts
Chicago residents enjoy unseasonal warmth as fisherman Mathen Kyritis forecasts a mild winter. He notes perch in Lake Michigan at 90 feet, far shallower than the typical 200 feet for this season, indicating less protection from cold.
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JFK Reinstates Silk Topper For Inauguration
Washington United Press International reports John F Kennedy revived a century old hat tradition by choosing a high silk topper for his inauguration. Eisenhower broke the tradition in 1953 wearing a Hamburg. Library of Congress notes the custom dates to Lincoln. Tailor Sam Harris of New York claims credit for guiding Kennedy to wear a topper.
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46 Million Students Enrolled in American Schools
Census Bureau reports about 46 million students were enrolled in American schools and colleges last fall. This figure reflects early 21st century enrollment levels across K through higher education nationwide.
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Inaugural Call to Duty and Global Unity
JFK sets a nation defining course urging renewed resolve to defend liberty against tyranny and poverty. He calls on Americans and the world to join in a long shared effort, balancing power with law and seeking peace through science and cooperation.
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