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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07416 Author/Creator: Prince, George, fl. 1899 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 3 October 1899 Pagination: 1 silver gelatin print : b&w ; 34.8 x 46.0 cm. Order a Copy

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.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Dewey, George, 1837-1917

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