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Decorated for Washington’s Birthday Ceremonies

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Date

1932-02-21

Maker

Acme Newspictures, Inc.

Dimensions

8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)

Accession Number

PA2014.04.0037

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

On February 22, 1932, the Capitol was decorated to mark the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. President Herbert Hoover opened the year-long celebration with a joint address to Congress. His speech in the House Chamber was followed by a choir performance on this temporary stage on the Capitol's East Front.

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