The image is a black and white photograph of a large hall with a high ceiling and a long staircase. The hall is filled with people, some standing and some sitting on the stairs. The floor is made of marble tiles and there are several rows of tables and chairs on the right side of the image. On the left side, there are rows of framed photographs hanging on the walls. The photographs appear to be related to the history of the United States. The people in the photographs are dressed in formal attire and are looking at the photographs intently. The image appears to be taken from a high angle, looking down on the hall.