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

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.