"President William McKinley Memorial Internment Ceremony, September 30, 1907," printed by C.P. Ries of Market Ave. N., Canton, Ohio (see Image 3), photograph by "F.B." (See Image 8). 11 x 14, Original Cardboard Matting. 

DESCRIPTION: "The McKinley National Memorial dedication on September 30, 1907 was one of the most memorable events in Canton's history. President Theodore Roosevelt joined other dignitaries to observe a grand parade from the review stand at Public Square in downtown Canton. In the dedication ceremony, Supreme Court Justice William R. Day, President of the McKinley National Memorial Association and a former member of McKinley's cabinet, delivered a narrative of events leading to the dedication. United States Poet Laureate James Whitcomb Riley read a memorial poem he wrote in honor of the fallen president. Finally, President Roosevelt, the principal speaker of the day, addressed the crowd, highlighting McKinley's career. Mayor of Canton at the time, Arthur Richard Turnbull, also attended along with Ohio Governor Harris. The coffins of the President and First Lady are entombed above ground in double sarcophagi of green granite."

President Roosevelt can be seen slightly left of center, front row (see Images 5 & 6), James Whitcomb Riley can be seen leading the event, hands folded,  front right (see Images 5 & 6).

CONDITION: In Very Good+ condition: no wrinkling, wear, or any signs of previous display. Light age-tanning to the white of the photograph; light rubbing to the corners and edges of the matting; small chip on the upper left edge (see Images 1 & 2). Will be shipped with ample protection.

WILL BE SHIPPED WITH FULL INSURANCE AND SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE BUYER. SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.