President McKinley's Funeral (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this poignant black and white film from 1901, capturing the funeral ceremonies held for President William McKinley. Experience the solemnity as McKinley's body lies in state in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., with a procession of officers, bands, and civilians paying their respects. Witness the scenes as McKinley's body first lies in state for public viewing in Buffalo, N.Y., with mourners gathering to pay their respects at City Hall. Follow the procession as McKinley's body is conveyed to its final resting place at Canton, Ohio, with mounted military units and marching civilians honoring the fallen president. Don't miss this rare glimpse into a moment of national mourning and tribute to a respected leader.

Source :
Roosevelt Memorial Association, F. O., Biograph Company, F. O. & Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection. (1901) President McKinley's funeral, . No. 1. [United States: s.n] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000323/