Movie Description

President McKinley Taking the Oath

(1901)

Overview

Filmed at the second inauguration of William McKinley on March 4, 1901, this short captures the president taking the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol. Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films; the actual director of this short is unknown.

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Original TitlePresident McKinley Taking the Oath

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1901-03-16

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 01m

Production CompaniesEdison Studios

Genres

  • Documentary