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is a collection of about 400 items from each of the 62 inaugurations, from George Washington's in 1789 to Barack Obama's inauguration of 2009. It will include items from the inauguration of 2013. This presentation includes diaries and letters of Presidents and of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs, prints, photographs, and sheet music. (Library of Congress)
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In accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution, each President recites the oath of office. |
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Reagan—January 20, 1981 |
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