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[President Reagan speaking at his inaugural luncheon in the U.S. Capitol, January 21, 1985] – Vintage Print

[President Reagan speaking at his inaugural luncheon in the U.S. Capitol, January 21, 1985], 1985 January 21. — historic photograph
[President Reagan speaking at his inaugural luncheon in the U.S. Capitol, January 21, 1985], 1985 January 21.. Historic photograph from the U.S. Capitol collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

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[President Reagan speaking at his inaugural luncheon in the U.S. Capitol, January 21, 1985]

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Ronald Reagan is shown addressing guests at the luncheon held in the U.S. Capitol after his second inauguration on January 21, 1985, a setting that places the scene in the building where the ceremony itself took place that day. The inaugural luncheon was a traditional part of the swearing-in festivities, bringing together members of Congress, administration officials and invited guests for a formal meal in the Capitol. Because the photograph is in color, it preserves the warm tones of the room and the pageantry of the occasion, which shows the Capitol's ceremonial spaces being used for the transfer of power at the start of a new term.

Created / published1985 January 21.
Medium1 photographic print : color.
GenrePhotographic prints Color 1980-1990.
NotesPhotograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 56827-17.
SubjectsReagan, Ronald--Inauguration, 1985. Presidential inaugurations--Washington (D.C.)--1980-1990. Luncheons--Washington (D.C.)--1980-1990.
SourceLibrary of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Original scan3,737 × 4,652 px · prints to 12 × 16 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-HPA-221218

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