President Martin Van Buren, 1837
Vice President | Richard M. Johnson |
Inauguration Date | Saturday, March 4, 1837 |
Location | East Portico, U.S. Capitol |
Oath Administered By: |
Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice |
Bible Used: | Unknown |
Length of Inaugural Address: | 3,832 words |
Attire (what the president wore): | Unknown |
Weather: | Sunny and brisk. Estimated noon temperature of 29°F. |
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: | Van Buren's Inauguration was the first time outgoing and incoming Presidents rode together to the Capitol. |