Events with tag - Presidential Inauguration

March 4, 1797

John Adams' Presidential Inauguration

John Adams is inaugurated as the second President of the United States in Philadelphia's Congress Hall, succeeding George Washington in the first peaceful transfer of power in American history.

March 4, 1809

James Madison's Inauguration

James Madison, one of America's Founding Fathers and key architect of the U.S. Constitution, takes office as the fourth President of the United States following a decisive electoral victory in 1808.

March 4, 1817

Monroe's Presidential Inauguration

James Monroe's inauguration as the fifth President of the United States took place on March 4, 1817, at the Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D.C. This historic event marked the beginning of the 'Era of Good Feelings' and set the course for significant developments in American history.

March 4, 1825

John Quincy Adams' Presidency

John Quincy Adams ascends to the presidency of the United States on March 4, 1825, following a controversial 'corrupt bargain' election where he defeated Andrew Jackson despite receiving fewer popular votes.

March 4, 1837

Van Buren's Presidential Inauguration

Martin Van Buren took the oath of office as the eighth President of the United States on March 4, 1837, marking a historic moment as the first U.S. President born after American independence.

March 4, 1837

Van Buren's Presidential Inauguration

Martin Van Buren takes office as the 8th President of the United States, marking a historic transition as the first president born after American independence. The inauguration ceremony took place at the East Portico of the Capitol, with outgoing President Andrew Jackson by his side.

March 4, 1853

Franklin Pierce's Inauguration

Franklin Pierce was inaugurated as the 14th President of the United States on March 4, 1853, following his landslide victory in the 1852 election. As the youngest president elected at that time, Pierce's presidency marked a critical period in American history just before the Civil War.

March 4, 1861

Lincoln's Presidential Inauguration

Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office as the 16th President of the United States during a period of intense national crisis, with seven Southern states already seceded from the Union. The inauguration marked the beginning of one of the most consequential presidencies in American history.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States on April 15, 1865, following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The ceremony took place at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administering the oath of office.