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[Inauguration of George Bush on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 1989] – Antique Wall Art

[Inauguration of George Bush on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 1989], 1989 January 20. — historic photograph
[Inauguration of George Bush on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 1989], 1989 January 20.. 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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Few images capture their era like this historic photograph of [Inauguration of George Bush on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 1989]. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.

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George H. W. Bush took the oath of office on the west front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 1989, and this color print captures that open-air ceremony from the crowd-filled grounds below the building. The west front was the traditional stage for presidential inaugurations, and its broad steps and terraces drew large audiences, which the subject headings for this record reflect. Bush had served as vice president under Ronald Reagan for eight years before winning the 1988 election. Because the photograph comes from the Architect of the Capitol's collection, it also documents the building itself as the backdrop to a peaceful transfer of power.

Created / published1989 January 20.
Medium1 photographic print : color.
GenrePhotographic prints Color 1980-1990.
NotesPhotograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 73010-1.
SubjectsBush, George,--1924---Inauguration, 1989. United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)--1980-1990. Presidential inaugurations--Washington (D.C.)--1980-1990. Crowds--Washington (D.C.)--1980-1990.
SourceLibrary of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Original scan4,697 × 3,752 px · prints to 16 × 13 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-HPA-221213

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