President Theodore Roosevelt Speaking at Dedication of Statue of Major General Henry W. Lawton in Indianapolis

Description:	The statue of Lawton originally stood in the yard of the old Marion County Courthouse as shown here, but was later removed to Garfield Park. The General had fallen in battle in the Philippines in 1899. President Theodore Roosevelt attended the unveiling ceremony which followed a reception at the Meridian Street home of Vice President Charles Fairbanks. A national scandal followed when it was learned that liquor had been served to guests at the reception. The original nitrate negtive was copied with funds provided by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission in 1990. This digital image was created from that copy.
Origin:	1907-05-30
Created By:	Bretzman, Charles F.
Publisher:	Digital Image2011 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
Source:	http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/220
Collection:	Panoramic Photograph Images
Copyright:	This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org.
Geography:	Indiana--Marion County--Indianapolis
Subjects:	Lawton, Henry Ware, 1843-1899 Roosevelt, Theodore, 1877-1944 Crowds Presidents Spanish-American War, 1898 Soldiers Patriotism Courthouses Flags

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