Members of the Boy Scouts of America stand with American flags during a presentation on April 7, 1923, as a crowd gathers outside a government building in Washington, D.C. Uniformed scouts line the steps while officials and spectators watch nearby. The organization, founded in 1910, promoted outdoor skills, leadership, and a strong sense of citizenship among American youth during the early twentieth century.
Inauguration of Pres. McKinley
Crowds gathered at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 4, 1901, for the inauguration of President William McKinley. A temporary platform trimmed with American flags and patriotic bunting stood outside the Capitol as government officials, military officers, and invited guests assembled for the ceremony. Thousands of spectators filled the grounds to witness the public oath of office, a tradition that had long drawn citizens to the capital.