The Washington Centenary Celebrated In New-York April 29 To May 1, 1899

By The Tribune Association and Tribune Association

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Washington Centenary Celebrated In New-York April 29 To May 1, 1899"" is a detailed account of the celebrations held in New York City to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of George Washington, the first president of the United States. The book has been authored by The Tribune Association, a prominent newspaper company of the time.The book provides a comprehensive description of the various events and ceremonies that were organized during the three-day celebration, including parades, exhibitions, speeches, and concerts. The book includes photographs and illustrations that capture the essence of the celebrations and give the reader a glimpse into the grandeur of the event.The book also contains articles and speeches delivered by prominent figures of the time, including President William McKinley, who delivered a speech at the Metropolitan Opera House on the first day of the celebrations. Other notable personalities who contributed to the book include General Horace Porter, who served as the Grand Marshal of the parade, and Colonel John Jacob Astor, who was the chairman of the committee that organized the celebrations.Overall, ""The Washington Centenary Celebrated In New-York April 29 To May 1, 1899"" is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the cultural and social milieu of the late 19th century America and the reverence that was held for George Washington, the father of the nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163761311
• ISBN13: 9781163761311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"