On March 4, 1857, James Buchanan was sworn in as the 15th president of the United States ... of onlookers standing outside the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol—which was still under construction ...
The Capitol’s north and south promenades, executive drive and east portico will also be rehabilitated ... state and national leaders. United States Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin ...
On March 4, 1857, James Buchanan was sworn in as the 15th president of the United States ... Architect of the Capitol, was present on that day to take the photo above. The image captured crowds of ...