McKinley Inauguration Opens Historic Presidency
William McKinley of Ohio takes the presidential oath before thousands under the Liberty statue in Washington. The ceremony features grand parade pageantry with 17 states represented and 60 civil groups. He is escorted by Senator Sherman and others to the White House for a reception with President Cleveland and cabinet members.
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Inaugural Address Calls for Currency Reform
President McKinley delivers a long inaugural speech urging a Currency Commission to revise coinage banking and fiscal laws. He advocates economy, limits on debt, and a stable monetary system with ongoing revenue raised by taxation. The address emphasizes national unity and the need to restore business confidence amid post election volatility.
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Tariff and trade policy urged to aid American labor
The document argues for tariff based taxation to protect American industry and labor, urging revival of reciprocity under the 1490 law and renewed merchant marine. It calls for a firm foreign policy, arbitration with Britain, and urgent congressional action to restore prosperity and fund the government.
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Inaugural Address Opens McKinley Presidency
President McKinley takes the oath amid a vast crowd and delivers his first speech. The ceremonial procession heads to the platform with the new leader acknowledging supporters as he begins his term.
Inauguration Day in Washington Fifty Fourth Congress
The Senate filled as Madame Yang Yu and ex-Queen Liliuokalani attended the closing session. President Cleveland and President-elect McKinley arrived at the Capitol, took oaths with Chief Justice Fuller presiding, and a vast crowd celebrated the inaugural with cheering, banners, and a parade to the White House. The procession featured Miles and Brown in uniform, ambassadors, and a sea of spectators.
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Appropriations Bills Fail To Become Laws As Term Ends
The Indian, agricultural and sundry civil, and general deficiency appropriation bills failed to become laws as President Cleveland did not sign them before his term expired at noon today. The three measures thus remained unsigned.
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