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

President Richard Milhous Nixon, 1969

Vice President

Spiro T. Agnew

Inauguration Date Monday, January 20, 1969
Location East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Oath Administered By: Earl Warren, Chief Justice
Bible Used: Two brown leather family Bibles, both open to Isaiah 2:4
Length of Inaugural Address: 2,123 words
Attire (what the president wore): Morning coat and striped trousers
Weather: It was cloudy with rain and sleet later in the day. Estimated noon temperature of 35°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: Nixon's Inauguration included an official, three-faith prayer service, open to the public, in the West Auditorium of the State Department.
Luncheon: The Inaugural Luncheon was held in the East Front Conference Room, U.S. Capitol (currently the ???). The menu included: California fresh fruit supreme; celery and olives; New York roast tenderloin of beef; bercy sauce; baked tomato; parisian potatoes; avocado on Romaine; rolls and butter; pastry gems; mints and coffee.