When was it published?

March 8, 1873 in The Weekly Shasta Courier

Domestic News March 8, 1873

The Weekly Shasta Courier

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Grant Inauguration, Presidential Oath, Washington Procession, Cold Weather Crowd

Shasta, Shasta County, California

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President Grant's second inauguration occurred on Tuesday in the national capital, drawing crowds despite cold weather. Military and civic groups participated, and Grant delivered his address after taking the oath.

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Inauguration.—The second inauguration of President Grant took place Tuesday. The national capital was crowded with visitors from abroad, and notwithstanding the fact that the weather was extremely cold, the streets were thronged with many thousands of people, eager to witness the procession and the ceremonies of the day.

Many of the Eastern States were represented by military and civic societies. After the oath of office was administered, the President delivered his inaugural address, in the presence of a large throng of spectators, very few of whom were able to hear any portion of it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Grant Inauguration Presidential Oath Washington Procession Cold Weather Crowd

What entities or persons were involved?

President Grant

Where did it happen?

National Capital

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

National Capital

Event Date

Tuesday

Key Persons

President Grant

Outcome

oath of office administered; inaugural address delivered, but few could hear it.

Event Details

The second inauguration of President Grant took place on Tuesday in the national capital, crowded with visitors. Despite extremely cold weather, thousands thronged the streets to witness the procession and ceremonies. Eastern States were represented by military and civic societies. After the oath, Grant delivered his address to a large crowd, few of whom heard it.