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#FedFeed – Inaugurations on film
Throughout the 20th century, film became increasingly important as a medium of communication, so it's no surprise it became an important part of inaugurations.
Welcome to the #FedFeed, a collection of federal ephemera gathered from social media and presented for your enjoyment.
Throughout the 20th century, film became increasingly important as a medium of communication, so it’s no surprise it became an important part of inaugurations. Here’s a look at the 1901 presidential inauguration, the first to be caught on camera, courtesy of the Library of Congress:
Later, in 1929, this inauguration was recorded on “talking newsreel”:
Meanwhile, at the National Archives’ Presidential Inauguration Page, you can check out video from most of the inaugurations going back to Warren Harding in 1921:
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