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

President James Earl Carter, 1977

Vice President Walter Mondale
Inauguration Date Thursday, January 20, 1977
Location East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Oath Administered By: Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice
Bible Used: Family Bible, open to VI Micah 6:8, and the Bible used by George Washington (belonging to St. John's Mason Lodge No. 1)
Length of Inaugural Address: 1,228 words
Attire (what the president wore): Business suit (breaking with tradition of formal attire followed by predecessors)
Weather: It was cold and sunny. The wind chill temperature was in the teens. Estimated noon temperature of 28°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: Jimmy Carter was the first President to walk from the Capitol to the White House in the parade following the swearing-in ceremony. He also requested that the Inaugural luncheon, hosted by the JCCIC be canceled.