Reverend Donn Moomaw speaks and Mrs. Vanilla Buckner sings at the Inaugural Ceremony for Ronald Reagan in Washington DC.
Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies held for Ronald Reagan on 20th January 1981 in Washington DC. Inaugural Ceremony held on the terrace on West Front of the United States Capitol. Senator Mark Hatfield speaks into a microphone and thanks all the members of Joint Congressional Inaugural Committee. Reverend Donn Moomaw takes over the microphone. Mrs. Vanilla Buckner takes over the microphone and begins to sing. View of West face of the Capitol. U.S. flag flying from a pole. Honor Guard at the ceremony. The crowd applauds. Mrs. Buckner hugs President Ronald Reagan. President and his wife Nancy David Reagan pose. Jimmy Carter and members of Joint Congressional Inaugural Committee walk. President Reagan and his wife leave. Jimmy Carter, Walter Mondale, their families and aide leave the Capitol. Location: Washington DC USA. Date: 1981.