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Inauguration of Mr. Buchanan, as President of the United States, at Washington, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Inauguration of Mr. Buchanan, as President of the United States, at Washington, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of Mr. Buchanan, as President of the United States, at Washington - from a photograph by Whitchurch, 1857. View of...the ceremony in front of the portico of the Capitol...engraved from a photograph by Whitchurch...Mr. Buchanan rose, and in a clear and strong voice, delivered the inaugural address. The President's remarks were frequently interrupted by loud applause; and on its conclusion cheer after cheer greeted the speaker. The oath of office was administered by the venerable Chief Justice; after which the members of the Senate, preceded by the Vice-President, Secretary, and Sergeant-at-Arms, returned to the Senate Chamber; and the President, accompanied by the Committee of Arrangement, proceeded to the President's house...During the afternoon thousands of citizens and strangers crowded to the executive mansion to pay their respects...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph captures the historic moment of James Buchanan's inauguration as the 15th President of the United States, held at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., in 1857. The image, taken by the renowned photographer Whitchurch, provides a glimpse into the ceremony that unfolded before the portico of the Capitol building. As the sun shone down, an eager crowd gathered to witness the momentous occasion. Buchanan, dressed in a formal suit and wearing a top hat, stands confidently before the assembled masses. With a clear and resolute voice, he delivers his inaugural address, pausing occasionally to acknowledge the thunderous applause that erupted from the crowd. The Chief Justice administers the oath of office to Buchanan, marking the formal beginning of his presidency. Following the ceremony, Buchanan, accompanied by the Committee of Arrangement, makes his way to the President's house. The day was filled with jubilation, as thousands of citizens and strangers flocked to the executive mansion to pay their respects to the new President. This photograph, originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1857, offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history. The intricacies of the scene, from the detailed architecture of the Capitol to the expressions on the faces of the onlookers, make this image a captivating testament to the past.
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