Collection The Nixon White House 1969 - 1974
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A Friendly Voice: Marian Anderson and White House History - Photo 4
- Date of Work
- January 21, 1957
- Credit
- Architect of the Capitol photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
A Friendly Voice: Marian Anderson and White House History - Photo 4
On January 21, 1957, Chief Justice Earl Warren administrated the oath of office to Dwight D. Eisenhower on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol. Marian Anderson, bottom right corner in the white hat, performed at the inauguration.
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