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



Harmony and Heritage


Crowding into Tent


The Harmony and Heritage pavilions were among the most popular attractions on the Mall, often being filled to standing room only. (Smithsonian Photo)




Honoring Martin Luther King


One of the weekend's special productions honored the birthday of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King. (Smithsonian Photo)




Peter Paul and Mary


Folk musicians Peter Paul and Mary perform in the Harmony Pavilion. (Smithsonian Photo)




Wind Section

Musical performances of every kind marked the events in the Harmony and Heritage Pavilions (Smithsonian Photo)




Rock Group Rock Group
Rock Groups were extremely popular during the weekend.
(Smithsonian Photos)


Rock Audience Rock Audience
Members of the audience from one of the rock shows enjoying themselves.
(Smithsonian Photos)




Barney Will Rogers
Barney and James Whitmore as Will Rogers, two of the other popular acts performing during the weekend.
(Smithsonian Photos)




"The American Journey" in Photographs
(Click below to see each area)

Ready for the Crowds

Bridge to the 21st Century

Technology Playground

Harmony and Heritage

Painting the Mural

Solving Passport Riddles

Vice President Gore Visits the Mall


These digital image files created from Photo CDs scanned courtesy Digix Imaging
Photographed with PJM Ektapress MultiSpeed Color Negative Film courtesy Eastman Kodak
Image processing on Macintosh 9500's courtesy Apple Computer

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