Beginning with the start of the President-elect for the Capitol, escorted by the dashing Essex Troop of New Jersey. Kinemacolor shows a splendid panorama of the thronged Plaza in front of the U.S. Capitol, together with a vertical view of that historic building and its brilliant decorations, from the Goddess of Liberty on top, down to the inauguration stand at the base of the east steps. The full ceremony of taking the oath at the hands of the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in the presence of the Congress and high officials of government, is shown; together with President Wilson delivering his inaugural address, and being congratulated by ex-President Taft. Afterwards the two are shown at close view, riding together in the state carriage back to the White House, while Secretary of State William J. Bryan following in a taxicab, and other famous statesmen are pictured true to life and color.