Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Inaugural Web Site. January 20, 2009; Printed from inaugural.senate.gov.

President John Adams, 1797

Vice President Thomas Jefferson
Inauguration Date Saturday, March 4, 1797
Location House of Representatives chamber, Congress Hall, Philadelphia
Oath Administered By: Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice
Bible Used: Unknown
Length of Inaugural Address: 2,318 words
Attire (what the president wore): Suit of grey broadcloth, without fancy buttons or knee buckles
Weather: Fair. Estimated noon temperature, 53°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: Adams was the first President to receive the oath of office from the Chief Justice of the United States.