Grand Inaugural Ball
for the Benefit of the Poor of Washington City
The Daily Union
Washington, D. C.
February 26, 1857
James Buchanan was inaugurated on March 4, 1857. For a little light reading while you wait for the image to load, below, check out his inaugural address, which you can find here. Did you know that this was the first U.S. Presidential Inauguration to be photographed? More illuminating links to come soon...
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