Jan 21, 2015

For years, our photographers have covered inaugurations – from President to Governor to other political figures. Here are a few of our favorites from the 1920 inauguration of Albert C. Ritchie to Larry Hogan’s 2015 ceremony.

: Governor Albert C. Ritchie stands with his mother during the 1924 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Harry W. Nice’s 1935 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Harry W. Nice’s 1935 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Herbert R. O’Conor’s 1939 inauguration. Pictured with Sumner Wells, Post Master General James Farley and Mayor Howard Jackson. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Herbert R. O’Conor’s 1939 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: William Preston Lane, Jr.’s 1947 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: William Preston Lane, Jr.’s 1947 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: William Preston Lane, Jr.’s 1947 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Theodore McKeldin’s mayoral inauguration in 1963. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: J. Millard Tawes 1959 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: J. Millard Tawes 1959 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Guest attending the Governor’s Inaugural Ball take time out for refreshments at Spiro T. Agnew’s 1967 ball. (Walter M. McCardell, Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Spiro Agnew’s 1967 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Spiro Agnew’s 1967 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Marvin Mandel’s 1975 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: An 18-gun salute during Marvin Mandel’s 1975 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Harry Hughes 1979 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Harry Hughes 1979 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Harry Hughes 1979 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Harry Hughes 1979 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: William Donald Schaefer’s 1987 inauguration. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: William Donald Schaefer’s 1987 inauguration, with Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, Robert C. Murphy and his friend Hilda Mae Snoops. (Baltimore Sun file photo)

: From left, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt (who delivered the invocation) looks on as Gov. Parris Glendening center) is sworn in by Judge Robert Bell, who swore him in during the 1999 ceremony. In foreground with back to camera is wife Frances Glendening. (Baltimore Sun/Karl Merton Ferron)

: Raymond Glendening, Kerry Townsend, 6 (daughter of Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend), Frances and Parris Glendening bow their heads during prayer following his swearing in ceremony at the State House in Annapolis on the Governor’s Inauguration Wed., Jan. 20, 1999. (Baltimore Sun/Karl Merton Ferron)

: A single rose sits on a chair in remembrance of Gov. Parris Glendening’s brother Bruce at the State House in Annapolis on the Governor’s Inauguration Wed., Jan. 20, 1999. Bruce apparently died of AIDS, and Glendening mentioned him and the parents of his wife Frances, who were honored with roses as well. (Baltimore Sun/Karl Merton Ferron)

: Governor Robert Ehrlich introduces his friend and Lt. Governor Michael Steele during the inauguration ceremony on the steps of the State House in 2003. (John Makely, Baltimore Sun file photo)

: A supporter waves a the U.S. flag during Governor Ehrlich’s inauguration ceremony on the steps of the State House in 2003. (John Makely, Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Martin O’Malley walks from Government House holding his son William O’Malley’s hand as he is followed by the rest of his family. They are walking to the State House where O’Malley will be sworn in as Maryland’s 61st governor in 2007. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

: Kendel Ehrlich and outgoing Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich spent a lighter moment with others in the crowd during the celebration of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s inauguration. (Chikai Kawajiri, Baltimore Sun file)

: Jack, Catherine “Katie” Curran, Martin, William O’Malley walk down to the stage of inauguration ceremony in 20007. (Chikai Kawajiri, Baltimore Sun file photo)

: Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley during the public inauguration at the Maryland State House Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. (Baltimore Sun Staff/Karl Merton Ferron)

: Maryland Gov.-elect Larry Hogan, center, enters the statehouse alongside his wife Yumi in front of Maryland Lt. Gov.-elect Boyd Rutherford, top center, and his wife Monica, before inaugural ceremonies, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

: Crowds wait for the start of the Inauguration of Maryland’s 62nd Governor – Larry Hogan. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan delivers remarks as snow falls during inaugural ceremonies at the statehouse, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Annapolis, Md. Hogan is the 62nd governor of Maryland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

The last 95 years of Maryland inaugurations

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