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Inaugurations and presidents from Washington to Lincoln
Long colonial and early republic inaugurations are recounted with emphasis on ceremonies, attendees, oaths, and notable figures. The piece traces Washington’s 1789 rite in New York, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams again, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, Buchanan, and Lincoln, noting pomp, processions, and evolving traditions.
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Gen
Grant
Washington
Tyler
Fillmore
Johnson
Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
Lincoln
Harrison
Taylor
Kinston Post
New York
Mt. Vernon
Pearl and
Cherry Streets
Federal State House
Wall Street
U. S. Sub-Treasury
Congress
Broad Street
Livingston
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Senate
Cushing
Arpperson
Capitol
Nelfler
Adams
Sedgwith
Massachusetts
Beatie Chamber
Burr
Marshall
Madison
Commodore Preble
Tripoli
Sendte
White House
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
Davis’ Hotel
D. D. Tompkins
Senate Chamber
Davis
Representatives Hall
van Buren
Taney
D Tyler
William Craneh
J Polk
President Polk
Empire Club
Fearal Rynders
Cation
Mr. Fillmore
Willard’s
Fillmore Didell
Pierce
Buchanan
Marcis
Swat
Pdrtico