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Hugh Scott

Captain Hugh L. Scott

1902

Captain Hugh L. Scott (1853–1934) was a U.S. Army officer who later became Chief of Staff of the Army.

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Thomas Nelson Page

1902

Thomas Nelson Page was a lawyer and American writer; he later served as the U.S. ambassador to Italy under the administration of President Woodrow Wilson during World War I.

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Paul Wilstach

1902

Paul Wilstach (1870–1952) was an American author, playwright, and literary critic known for his contributions to early 20th-century historical and theatrical literature.

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Princess Aribert

Monday, June 11, 1900

Marie Louise (1872-1956), daughter of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein and his wife, Princess Helena of the United Kingdom; granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

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John Hay

John Hay

1900

John Hay (1838–1905) was an American statesman, diplomat, and writer who served as U.S. Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

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William McKinley

President William McKinley

Thursday, December 14, 1899

25th President of the United States. Accompanied by members of his Cabinet; attended the ceremonies commemorating the 100th anniversary of George Washington's death.

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Lord Pauncefote

Lord Pauncefote

1899

Lord Julian Pauncefote (1828–1902) was a British diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States from 1893 until his death.

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Canon Rawnsley

Canon Rawnsley

1899

Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley (1851–1920) was an English clergyman, poet, and conservationist.

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Ida McKinley

Ida Saxton McKinley (Mrs. William McKinley)

1898

Ida Saxton McKinley (1847–1907), wife of President William McKinley, served as First Lady from 1897 to 1901.

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Judge Harlan

Supreme Court Justice Harlan

1896

Justice John Marshall Harlan (1833–1911) served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1877 to 1911. He came to Mount Vernon to escort Lord Chief Justice Russell of England; while there, Harlan planted a white oak.

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