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

President Thomas Woodrow Wilson, 1913

Vice President Thomas R. Marshall
Inauguration Date Tuesday, March 4, 1913
Location East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Oath Administered By: Edward D. White, Chief Justice
Bible Used: Same Bible used when he was sworn in as Governor of New Jersey, open to Psalm 119:43-46.
Length of Inaugural Address: 1,699 words
Attire (what the president wore): Frock coat and rose-colored tie, top silk hat
Weather: Overcast, but mild. Estimated noon temperature of 55°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: The Inaugural ball was not held for the first time since 1853. Wilson requested that the ball be cancelled because he found it inappropriate for the solemn occasion.