Events with tag - Presidential Oath

April 30, 1789

First US Presidential Inauguration - George Washington

George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States took place at Federal Hall in New York City, establishing crucial precedents for American democracy and presidential traditions.

April 30, 1789

Washington's First Inauguration

George Washington's inauguration as the first President of the United States took place at Federal Hall in New York City, marking the official beginning of American constitutional government. This historic event established numerous presidential traditions and symbolized the birth of a new nation.

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.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Following Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre, Vice President Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., becoming the first Vice President to assume presidency due to assassination.

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.