Decorative splendors of the Entrance Hall of the great Congressional Library, Washington, U.S.A.

Across the main gallery, a vision in polished and sculptured stone, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

A social chat with the President and Admiral - before leaving the reviewing stand - U.S. Capitol steps

President McKinley and Admiral Dewey -- reviewing the soldiers and sailors -- from the U.S. Capitol steps

Opening prayer by Dr. Butler - President McKinley and Admiral Dewey - Sword presentation ceremony

President McKinley and Admiral Dewey -- reviewing the soldiers and sailors -- from the U.S. Capitol steps

Cardinal Gibbons pronouncing the benediction -- President McKinley and Admiral Dewey -- Sword presentation ceremony

Elks' War Commission to raise $1,000,000 Red Cross Fund, at the White House, Washington, D.C.

Ceremonies at the grave of James G. Blaine, Oak Hill Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Admiral Dewey thanking Congress and the Nation - Sword presentation ceremony - U.S. Capitol

Cardinal Gibbons pronouncing the benediction - President McKinley and Admiral Dewey - Sword presentation ceremony

Admiral Dewey receiving the Nation's sword from President McKinley at the U.S. Capitol

Mass. Ave., west from Thomas Circle , a fashionable residence section of Washington, U.S.A.