Daily Photo — “LBJ Anguish Photo, 1968”
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In this White House photo taken by Jack Kightlinger on July 31, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson listens to a tape recording from his son-in-law Capt. Charles Robb, who was a Marine Corps company commander in Vietnam.
“President Lyndon B. Johnson listens to tape sent by Captain Charles Robb from Vietnam, 07/31/1968”, Jack E. Kightlinger, Photographer (National Archives Identifier: 192617); Collection LBJ-WHPO: White House Photo Office Collection, 11/22/1963 – 01/20/1969; Lyndon Baines Johnson Library; National Archives and Records Administration.
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Daily Photo — “Harding Inauguration, 1921”
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Beginning with Washington in 1789, every four years without break, the United States has sworn in a new President. This peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our Republic, and something that sets us apart from a majority of the world. Most inauguration ceremonies are held at the US Capitol, with very few exceptions, and since 1981 on the western side. Previously they were on the eastern. In 1937, Inauguration Day was moved from March 4 to January 20.
Compare this photo of President Harding’s inaugural from almost 100 years ago to that of Donald Trump’s today, once photos are available.
March 4, 1921. “Harding inauguration, 1921.” Harris & Ewing glass negative.
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Presidential Inauguration Facts
Today, one of the hallmarks of our republic and one of the most amazing feats for a government — the peaceful transition of power between opposing parties — will take place when Donald J. Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States at noon. Since 1797, there have been 57 inaugurals (today is 58) for 44 different men (Grover Cleveland served non-consecutive terms so is counted twice as both the 22nd and 24th Presidents. [VIA]
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Daily Photo — “Beatnik JFK, 1957”
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A young Senator John F. Kennedy, relaxing three years before he was elected President. This was the same year his book, Profiles in Courage was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
September 1957. “John F. Kennedy wearing sunglasses.” Is that you behind those Foster Grants, future Mr. President? Photo by Toni Frissell.
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Daily Photo — “Quick Chicken Stop, 1960”
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Spring 1960. “Efforts of John F. Kennedy’s campaign team, including members of his family, in West Virginia during Kennedy’s quest for the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination. Includes brother Bob at a drive-in in Bluefield.” From photos by Bob Lerner for the Look magazine article “The Kennedys: A Family Political Machine.” 35mm negative.
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Daily Photo — “Midgets for Coolidge, 1924”
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“January 23, 1924. Washington, D.C. “Midget.” News item, Jan. 20: “The first organized touring Coolidge Marching Club to work for the nomination of the president comes to Washington Sunday morning. It is composed of 25 European midgets, headed by I.S. Rose, New Englander and impresario. The midgets wear buttons and ribbons on which is inscribed ‘Coolidge 1925.'”” (Source: Shorpy)
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Presidential Pets
We all know that it’s the “First Family” that occupies the White House. But, like most of us, our families are not just us and the kids, but also our pets. From George Washington to Barack Obama, animals have always been a part of most Presidential families. Today’s infographic takes a look at the history of the country’s First Pets. [VIA]
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