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September 20, 2008
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First Capitol Inauguration, 1829
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First Capitol Inauguration, 1829
 
Allyn Cox
Oil on Canvas
1973-1974
 
Andrew Jackson, the first president to be inaugurated outdoors at the Capitol, is shown taking the oath from Chief Justice John Marshall. This ceremony on the east front portico began a tradition observed by most presidents until 1981, when inaugurations were moved to the west front.

 

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