Events with tag - Washington Dc

March 4, 1809

Madison's Inauguration

James Madison takes office as the fourth President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol Building, marking a significant transition in American leadership and continuing the Democratic-Republican control of the presidency.

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 historic inauguration as the fifth President of the United States took place at the Old Brick Capitol in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the 'Era of Good Feelings' and establishing several lasting presidential traditions.

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, 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.

July 10, 1850

Millard Fillmore Becomes President

Millard Fillmore takes the oath of office as the 13th President of the United States in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building, following the unexpected death of President Zachary Taylor. This historic transition marked a crucial moment in American politics during a period of intense national debate over slavery.

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.

September 21, 2004

National Museum of the American Indian Opens

The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian opens its doors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., marking the first national museum dedicated exclusively to Native Americans. The opening featured a six-day First Americans Festival with over 25,000 Native Americans from more than 500 tribes.

January 20, 2009

Obama's Historic Inauguration

Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office. The historic ceremony drew a record-breaking crowd of 1.8 million people to Washington D.C.

January 20, 2017

Trump Presidential Inauguration

Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States on January 20, 2017, becoming the first person without prior military or government service to assume the presidency. The historic ceremony took place at the U.S. Capitol, where Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office.