2005 Presidential Inaugural Parade

Washington, DC 20-22 January 2005

The 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (Reenactors) received the prestigious honor of marching in the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington DC on 20 January 2005.  The unit applied to march in the parade to pay tribute to the original members of the 21st OVI and Vice President Dick Cheney, whose great-grandfather, Captain Samuel F. Cheney, led the Regiment at the Battle of Bentonville in March 1865.

Media Coverage Georgia Civil War re-enactors will don blue, not gray, in inaugural parade Associated Press 21st OVI Company Marches During Inaugural Parade The Civil War Courier Georgia Civil War Re-enactors to march in inauguration parade Rome Tribune-News; Rome, GA

Lt. Farley takes the men around the parking lot once again as they drill in preparation for the inaugural parade.

Reenactors pose on the National Mall with the Capitol in the background before the inaugural parade.

Steady Boys!!  Captain Stibitz leads the reenactors of the 21st OVI down Pennsylvania Avenue on their way to the Presidential Reviewing Stand.

Chickamauga - A popular read at the Vice President's residence.

Mr. Cheney poses for a photo with some reenactors of the 21st at a reception at the Vice President's residence.

Four reenactors with the 21st OVI salute while "Taps" is played after placing a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Grave marker for Wilson Vance, Medal of Honor recipient from the 21st OVI.  Vance received the MOH for his actions at the Battle of Stones River on 31 December 1862.

The reenactors conduct a memorial service at the grave of Edward Godfrey, a veteran of the 21st OVI.  He received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Bear Paw Mountain (Montana) on 30 October 1877 with the 7th Cavalry.  Godfrey was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 5 April 1932.

Webmaster: Joshua Haugh Last Update: 03.16.2005

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