President McKinley's Funeral Cortege At Washington, D.C. (1901 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1901 with this poignant black and white film capturing the funeral procession of President McKinley in Washington, D.C. As the procession approaches, our camera records the solemn march of countless thousands of mourning people lining Pennsylvania Avenue. Watch as troops, veterans, and dignitaries pay their last tribute to our martyred President, with the hearse drawn by six black-plumed horses and followed by Admirals, Generals, and dignitaries. Experience the solemnity of the moment as the United States Marine Band plays "Nearer My God to Thee," and sailors and soldiers march in step, clad in their natty uniforms. Witness the crowd surging toward the Capitol, seeking entrance to pay their respects. Don't miss this historic moment of remembrance and tribute.

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McKinley, W., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1901) President McKinley's funeral cortege at Washington, D.C. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694353