Défilé de la garde nationale du district de Columbia
1897

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Minimal
1897
Director
Félix Mesguich
Runtime
1 minutes
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This 1897 documentary captures a military parade during President McKinley's inauguration. As an archival recording of a formal state event, it serves as a visual reinforcement of 19th-century institutional power rather than a narrative work. The footage strictly adheres to the social hierarchies of its time, presenting a homogeneous view of military and state authority. It offers little to no representation of underrepresented groups or diverse identities. Ultimately, the film provides a historical snapshot of established traditions, emphasizing order and nationalistic stability through the display of artillery and military personnel.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender gender expressions. It focuses solely on the military parade.
The movie portrays a traditional military structure led by men. Women and non-traditional gender roles are not represented.
The film reflects the racial makeup of 1897 Washington D.C., highlighting white-led institutions typical of the time.
The movie emphasizes Western state institutions and national pride. It does not include secular or alternative cultural elements.
There is no depiction of individuals with physical or invisible disabilities. The focus is on the synchronized movements of able-bodied soldiers.
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Official Synopsis
Two teams of artillery carriages, parading side by side past the grandstand during the inauguration ceremony of President McKinley in Washington DC.
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