Fdr's Inauguration As President

Margaret Bourke-White1939-01-20

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Umbrella-covered crowd of 40,000 standing in the rain in front of the main entrance to the Capitol bldg. to witness Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt's second inaugural taking place under covered platform w. canvas-covered US Seal..

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Title: Fdr's Inauguration As President
Date: 1939-01-20
Location: Washington, DC, US
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Vintage Print, Presidency, Government, Us, 1937, Roosevelt, Franklin D., Umbrellas, Inaugurals, 1930s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White
Original ID: TimeLife_image_731592
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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