Prince, George, fl. 1899 [Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]

GLC07416

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GLC#
GLC07416
Type
Images
Date
3 October 1899
Author/Creator
Prince, George, fl. 1899
Title
[Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 silver gelatin print : b&w Height: 34.8 cm, Width: 46 cm
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
Empire Building

Image of a parade thrown in honor of Admiral George Dewey. Dewey stands up in the carriage, facing the crowds. President William McKinley sits beside him. A mass of people has gathered on the streets to welcome the admiral, and some lean out of windows waving handkerchiefs. Later the same day, McKinley presented Dewey with a ceremonial sword in recognition of his accomplishments. This parade in Washington, D.C. was preceded by a much larger two day celebration in New York City at the end of September. The mount bears some large water stains.

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