The Clinton 1997 Inaugural
Preparing The Mall An American Journey The Swearing-in Ceremony Inaugural Parade Fireworks Inaugural Balls

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Preparations
Building the pavilions on the National Mall for the events the weekend before the inauguration.

American Journey
"An American Journey" on the Mall featuring technology, music, food, and more.

Swearing-in
The Swearing-in Ceremony, held on the west front of the United States Capitol Building.

Parade
The Inaugural Parade, from the Capitol to the White House down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Fireworks
A spectacular fireworks display launched simultaneously from ten locations around the city.

Inaugural Balls
The Inaugural Balls, held the evening after the swearing-in ceremony.



Audio Files
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Jim Wallace, Director of the Office of Imaging, Printing & Photographic Services on why museums need documentary photographs.
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