McKinley's Funeral Entering West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio (1901 Original Black & White Film)

🎥 Witness a somber moment in history with this black and white film from 1901, capturing the funeral cortege entering Westlawn Cemetery at Canton, Ohio. As the procession approaches, our camera sets the scene in motion. Watch as the Black Horse Cavalry, Troop A of Cleveland, Ohio, leads the way, followed by the solemn G.A.R. escort with bared heads. The hearse, flanked by Admirals of the Navy and Generals of the Army, follows next, accompanied by carriages of family and friends. Behold the impressive march of the National Guard of Ohio and the sailors of the United States Navy, as well as the heavy artillery. Our camera captures the moment as troops execute a right wheel into the cemetery gate, showcasing everything in life size. Don't miss this historic glimpse of a solemn procession paying tribute.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) McKinley's funeral entering Westlawn Cemetery, Canton Ohio. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694359