I pronounce you man and wife
GUTHRIE–The decendents of Oklahoma’s first governor, Charles Haskell, took part in the ceremony, where visitors were asked to travel back in time 100 years. Then, the day was bright and sunny and 30,000 people had gathered in Guthrie to celebrate Oklahoma’s entrance into the United States. It is expected 100,000 people will gather here for the festivities today.
A proclamation by then-President Theodore Roosevelt was read to the crowd. Those partaking in the re-enactment are all dressed in period attire, with the women in frilly, long dresses and elaborate hats, and the men in tuxes and top hats.
Wedding music rang out over the crowd as Miss Indian Territory and Mr. Oklahoma Territory were wed, much like they were in a ceremony 100 years ago. It took 18 years of wooing, but the union was finally made this day in 1907.
“This is not exactly a case of love at first sight,” the preacher performing the ceremony said.
“No divorce can ever be granted,” he added.
Back in 1907, the speeches lasted more than three hours, with Haskell’s speech lasting more than an hour. The speeches have been shorted for the ceremony today, but the words read are the same as they were 100 years ago.
- Jennifer Mock, Capitol Bureau
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