President William Howard Taft, 1909
Vice President |
James S. Sherman (1909-1912) |
Inauguration Date | Thursday, March 4, 1909 |
Location | Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol |
Oath Administered By: | Melville W. Fuller, Chief Justice |
Bible Used: | Century-old Bible belonging to the Supreme Court, open to I Kings 3:9-11 |
Length of Inaugural Address: | 5,426 words |
Attire (what the president wore): | Unknown |
Weather: | Heavy, drifting snow, and strong winds. The 10 inch snow fall ended at 12:20 p.m., but the afternoon remained cloudy and windy. Estimated noon temperature of 32°F. |
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