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1981 inaugural

C100-9, Ronald Reagan waving to the crowd departing Blair House for a visit to St. Johns Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

walking to church

 C100-12, President elect Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan walking to St. Johns Episcopal Church with James Brady the morning of the Inauguration, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural

C94-21, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan kissing before the Inaugural Ceremony, U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural

 C98-13A, President Carter and Rosalynn Carter meeting with President elect Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan at the White House before the Inauguration, 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural

 C54-18A, President Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale talking with President elect Ronald Reagan at the White House before the Inauguration, 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural

 C55-19, Nancy Reagan and Rosalynn Carter exiting the White House on the way to the Inauguration, 01/20/1981.

C136-4, President elect Ronald Reagan and President Jimmy Carter ride in a limousine to the U.S. Capitol for the Inaugural ceremony. Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C36-2, Reverend Donn Moomaw delivers the invocation at the Inaugural Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

bush inaugural

C22-16A, Vice President George Bush being sworn in on Inaugural Day, U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C7-11A, President Reagan being sworn in on Inaugural Day, U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C36-7, President Reagan being sworn in on Inaugural Day, U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C3-15A, President Reagan giving the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

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C20-5, President Reagan giving the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

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C25-6, President Reagan giving the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C6-5, President Reagan giving the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C7-21A, President Reagan giving the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

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C81-14, President Reagan giving the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

Inauguration

C36-10, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan waving to the crowd after the Inaugural Address from the U.S. Capitol. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural

C90-7A, President Reagan announces the release of the U.S. hostages in Iran during the Congressional Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol. Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C50-24, President Reagan announces the release of the U.S. hostages in Iran during the Congressional Luncheon at the U.S. Capitol. Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C49-5, The Reagan's waving from the limousine during the Inaugural parade. Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C49-11, The Reagan's waving from the limousine during the Inaugural parade. Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C64-20, The Reagan's in the Presidential Limousine during the Inaugural parade, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C51-8, The Reagan's in the Presidential Limousine during the Inaugural parade, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C52-30, The crowd cheering during the Inaugural parade, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C51-21, The Reagan's in the Presidential Limousine during the Inaugural parade, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural parade

C104-12, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan walking to the parade viewing stands from the White House on Inauguration day, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural parade

C102-12, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan and family watching the Inaugural parade from the stands, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C132-29A, The Inaugural Parade along Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural parade

C107-7, The Inaugural Parade in front of the viewing stands along Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural parade

C105-10, The Inaugural Parade in front of the viewing stands along Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

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C115-19A, Dixon High School Band during the Inaugural Parade in front of the viewing stands along Pennsylvania avenue in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 inaugural parade

C105-23, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan and family watching the Inaugural Parade and Mormon Tabernacle choir from the stands, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

first day in oval office

C102-16, President Reagan looking in the oval office desk after the Inaugural Parade. 01/20/1981.

Inaugural Day staff

C138-20, President Reagan taking a formal photo with Staff members Michael Deaver, James Baker, Ed Meese, Richard Allen and James Brady in the Oval Office. 01/20/1981.

first press questions

C61-5A, President Reagan seated at his desk with the Press in the Oval Office. 01/20/1981.

inaugural balls portrait

C268-1, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan posing in the White House red room before attending the Inaugural Balls in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 Inaugural Balls

C166-28, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan arriving at the Kennedy Center Inaugural Ball. 01/20/1981.

1981 Inaugural Balls

C167-36, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan dancing at the Pension building Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC 01/20/1981.

Inaugural balls

C152-14, President Reagan making remarks with Nancy Reagan at Inaugural Ball at the American History Museum, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

Inaugural balls Ray Charles

C149-12A, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan greet Ray Charles during the Inaugural Ball at the Sheraton Hotel in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 Inaugural dress

C149-22A, President Reagan and Nancy Reagan arriving at the Shoreham Hotel Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

Inaugural balls entertainment

C155-25, Doc Severinsen playing the trumpet at the Natural History Museum Inaugural Ball with the United States Air Force Band. 01/20/1981.

1981 Inaugural balls

C176-20, President and Nancy Reagan speaking at the Inaugural Ball at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.

1981 Inaugural Balls

C169-12, President and Nancy Reagan at the Inaugural Ball at the National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC. 01/20/1981.