Inauguration of President Roosevelt
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Name/Title
Inauguration of President RooseveltEntry/Object ID
B-17Tags
Famous Figures and Celebrities, North America, Famous Landmark, The United StatesDescription
This film reel depicts the first inauguration of president Franklin D. Roosevelt. This event took place on March 4, 1933. In the film, the viewer can see an up-close view of the White House Balcony, the president himself making a speech, and the presidential parade that winds through the streets of Washington D.C.Context
This rare film is a first-hand glimpse of the first inauguration of president Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mrs. Clarke's travels not only took her to iconic landmarks, but also to culturally important events such as this one. This reel is essential to understanding Mrs. Clarke's affluence, her resources to attend, and also the extravagance of a 1933 Presidential Inauguration.Collection
Marie Rankin Clarke Film ReelsCategory
Motion Picture [Marie Rankin Clarke Collection]