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Original automobile police pass issued for the second presidential inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, held January 21, 1957, at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Printed on bright pink cardstock in a distinctive diamond-shaped format, the pass is prominently marked "Automobile Police Pass" and "Inauguration January 21, 1957." Designated for a member of the House of Representatives, the credential authorized automobile access to the South End Capitol Grounds via New Jersey Avenue, Southeast.

The pass includes instructions stating that it was to be recognized by all Metropolitan Police officers and prominently displayed on the vehicle's windshield. The lower portion bears the printed signature of Frank W. Johnson Jr., Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.

The reverse features detailed instructions for entering and departing the Capitol Grounds following the inaugural ceremonies. The original suspension string remains attached through the metal-reinforced hole at the top.

An interesting original presidential inauguration credential associated with the transportation and security arrangements for Eisenhower's second inauguration.

The pass measures approximately 7 x 7 inches. Fine condition with minor handling wear.

Dwight David Eisenhower (1890–1969) served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. Previously Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II, Eisenhower oversaw the successful D-Day invasion of Normandy in June 1944.

Reelected in a landslide victory over Adlai Stevenson in 1956, Eisenhower began his second term with a private oath of office on January 20, 1957, followed by public inaugural ceremonies on January 21. His presidency was marked by Cold War diplomacy, the development of the Interstate Highway System, and the enforcement of federal school desegregation.

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Reference sku: 11706 1419465-1