Taft and Roosevelt driving to the Capitol, 1909

On Inauguration Day, after a morning worship service, the President-elect, Vice President-elect, and their spouses will be escorted to the White House by members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. After a brief meeting, the President-elect and the outgoing President will then proceed together to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremonies.

Taft and Roosevelt

Library of Congress. Prints and Photographs Division. George Grantham Bain Collection.
Reproduction number: LC-USZ62-32737 (b&w film copy neg.)
http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/daysevents/processiontocapitol.cfm

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