Inaugurations of the Past By James A. Edgerton
The piece surveys U S presidential inaugurations from Washington to Taft, noting weather, ceremonies, crowds, and notable incidents. It highlights the evolution of the rite, the impact of climate on events, and the colorful personalities and squads that have accompanied each transfer of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Capitol
Hoar
Cleveland
Harrison
William McKinley
Garfield
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Geronimo
Seth Bullock
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
United States
Inaugurations From Washington to Lincoln
A chronological survey of U S presidential inaugurations from Washington to Lincoln noting venues such as Federal Hall Independence Hall and the Capitol, ceremonies and crowds, with details on marches, escorts, and notable early traditions. It highlights evolving pomp from simple acts to grand displays amid national events and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
New York
Washington
Old St. Paul's
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John Adams
United States
Old Statehouse
Jefferson
Capitol
James Madison
Hall of Representatives
Statuary Hall
Davis’ Hotel
Metropolitan
Monroe
District of Columbia
General Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
van Buren
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Indianapolis
Columbus
Cleveland
Pittsboro
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Willard’s
Buchanan
Constitution
Lincoln
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James A. Edgerton
Taft
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Jackson
White House
William Henry Harrison
Polk
Taylor
Pierce
G. Washington
Wall Street
Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
James *Oproe
Grant
Ulysses 8
Pennsylvania Avenue
Johinson
Mercury
Rutherford B. Hayes
Tilden
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
James A. Garfield
Beauty Squad
William Howard Taft
Beau Brummel
Lord Chesterfield
Apollo
Union
George Washington
Federal Hall
Senate Chamber
Supreme Court Room
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
F Street
Ebbitt House
Old Hickory
Topey Hee
National
Westington
Zachary Teary
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
William R. King
Cuba
Matanzas
Elect Pierce
James Buchanan
Judiciary Square
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