President McKinley & Escort Going To The Capitol (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1901 and experience a piece of history with this captivating black and white film. Witness military personnel on horseback as representatives of several American cavalry companies parade through the streets. As the film nears its end, foot soldiers and West Point cadets lead the way for two horse-drawn carriages, one carrying President McKinley's party. Filmed at the junction of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth Street, this excellent footage captures the grandeur of the procession. Watch as mounted police, Major-General Francis V. Green and staff, Troop A of Cleveland, Ohio, and President McKinley himself pass by in a series of meticulously arranged carriages. Thanks to special permits, the camera captures an up-close view of the President's carriage as it passes by, providing an unparalleled glimpse into history. Experience the pageantry and significance of this historic event with this remarkable footage.

Source :
Porter, E. S., White, J. H., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) President McKinley and escort going to the Capitol. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694335