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Presidents' Day at the White House - Photo 1

Presidents' Day at the White House - Photo 1

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Library of Congress

Presidents' Day at the White House - Photo 1

Richard France, Captain of the Washington Light Infantry, c. 1841. In 1839, the Washington Light Infantry, as well as additional Washington City military organizations, paraded from the White House to the Navy Yard in celebration of the 107th birthday of President George Washington, delighting audiences with their martial and decorative uniforms.

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