President Calvin Coolidge Events: 1922-1929: Reel-1

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Synopsis: The Grant Memorial dedication in Washington D.C., President Calvin Coolidge reviews huge military parade including cadets from West Point, General John "Black Jack" Pershing speaks at dedication, President Coolidge, First Lady Grace Coolidge and Senator Curtis in Presidential motorcade for the 1925 Presidential Inauguration, Chief Justice Taft swears in President Coolidge...(read more)

Date: 1922-1929
Duration: 00:10:18
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: United States

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Pres. Calvin Coolidge Events: 1922-1929: Reel-1

President Calvin Coolidge Events: 1922-1929: Reel-1

At the Grant Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. In 1922, President Calvin Coolidge reviews a huge military parade including Cadets from West Point, Midshipmen from Annapolis, Army, Navy, Marines and Civil War Veterans. Many older veterans ride in early 1900's open busses. Shows the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial at the base of Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. General John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing speaks at dedication (no audio). CU image of General Pershing in military uniform. Featured speakers were Commander of The U.C.V. (United Confederate Veterans) Julian S. Carr and the Commander of the G.A.R (Grand Army of the Republic) James William Willett.

The First (1st) Division Monument is unveiled in 1924. Secretary of War Weeks and General Summerall review a parade. CU of Secretary of War Weeks and General Summerall. CU of President Calvin Coolidge. Image of the 1st Division, "Big Red One" Monument in Washington D.C. CU of the winged female figure representing Lady Fame or Victory and holding a trumpet and wreath, symbols of victory on top of First Division Monument. Shows an Army Officer placing a wreath on base of monument and speaking. Four unidentified Officers pose for photograph.

President Calvin Coolidge, First Lady Grace Coolidge and Senator Curtis drive from the White House to the Capitol for the 1925 inauguration of President Coolidge. CU images of President Calvin Coolidge, First Lady Grace Coolidge and Senator Curtis in open automobile. Throngs of people line the street as the President's motorcade drives to the Capitol escorted by horse mounted soldiers of the U.S. Army Cavalry. At the Capitol the leaders of the nation gather as the President takes the oath of office. LS of the front of the U.S. Capitol Building in 1925. Chief Justice Taft swears in President Coolidge. President Coolidge kisses the Bible. Shows President Coolidge giving inaugural speech (no audio). Panning view of inaugural crowd, view of Cavalry riding toward camera, Presidential automobile with Secret Service Agents running alongside. Scenes of the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. CU of President Coolidge, the First Lady and Vice President Charles G. Dawes viewing the parade.