I Do Solemnly Swear Presidential Inaugurations

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 Chief Justice Marshall replies that he will be honored to administer Jefferso More

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 President-elect Jefferson asks Chief Justice Marshall if he will administer t More

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 Pieces, March 4, 1801. Song. Original document scanned in 1999-2000 for the f More

President-elect Jefferson expresses his intention of taking the presidential oath of office on March 4, 1801. Letter from Thomas Jefferson to the President pro tempore of the Senate, March 2, 1801, letterpress More

James Madison, full-length portrait, standing in office, facing slightly left with right hand resting on table. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Madison, James, 1751-1836 Prints Full. Exhibited: "Creating the U.S. More

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Forms part of The Martin Van Buren Papers, 1787 to 1910; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms001044 Letter regarding arrangements for inauguration. Letter from Senate Chamber to More

Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administering the oath of office to Franklin Pierce on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol. Illus. in: The illustrated news, v. 1, March 12, 1853, p. 168-169. Reference copy in PRE More

It is likely that this portrait of Franklin Pierce dates from the time of his inauguration as President in 1853. [Portrait of Franklin Pierce, ca. 1853]. Forms part of Pierce-Aiken family papers, 1797-1903; for More

Forms part of William L. Marcy papers, 1806-1930; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013135 "President Pierce's Inaugural," Evening Mirror, New York, March 5, 1853. Original do More

Forms part of Montgomery C. Meigs Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006021 For Wendy Wolff, Editor, Historical Office of the Senate, 4-6750. Isaac Pittman Compendium o More

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 3, 1857 March 21, p. 241. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Buchanan, James Inauguration, 1857.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 3, 1857 March 21, p. 240. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Buchanan, James Inauguration, 1857.

Forms part of Montgomery C. Meigs Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006021 First photograph of an inauguration at the Capitol, which was still under construction in 18 More

Forms part of Edward Bates papers, 1818-1904; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006047 Edward Bates was appointed attorney general under President Lincoln. These diary entries More

Edward Bates was appointed attorney general under President Lincoln. This diary entry describes his trip from St. Louis and his first days in Washington before Lincoln's inauguration. Diary Entry of Edward Bate More

Forms part of Montgomery C. Meigs Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006021 This sepia photograph, about 3 x 3 inches, is contained in a small brown leather photograph More

Lincoln with hand on Bible, Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administering oath of office. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, 1865 March 18, p. 161. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Lincoln, Abraham Inauguration, 1865.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 21, 1866 Jan. 6, p. 245. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Johnson, Andrew Misc.

President Lincoln delivering his inaugural address on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol, March 4, 1865. Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 16837. Alexander Gardner (October 17, 1821 - Decembe More

Reference copy in PRES FILE - Grant, Ulysses Inauguration, 1869. Public domain photograph related to President Ulysses Grant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase holding Bible with hand raised, and Grant with hand on Bible, surrounded by crowd of men. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 36, no. 911 (1873 March 15), p. 1. Ref More

Hamilton Fish was secretary of state under President Grant, 1869-1877. Here Fish describes President Grant reading a "rough draft of his prepared inaugural" before his Cabinet. The Cabinet members suggest that More

Shows Grant walking through a crowd in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 36, 1873 March 15, p. 5. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Grant, Ulysses S. Inauguration, 1873.

James Garfield, elected president in 1881, was a member of the House of Representatives from Ohio in 1873. On the day of President Grant's second inauguration, Garfield makes a defensive statement to the House More

Justice John R. Brady, Justice of New York State Supreme Court, administering the oath of office to Vice President Arthur in a private ceremony in Arthur's residence at 123 Lexington Avenue, New York. Illus. in More

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 29, 1885 March 14, p. 165. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Cleveland, Grover Inauguration, 1885.

Forms part of Grover Cleveland papers, 1743-1945; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008094 Bound in a large, fragile, brown leather volume, this clipping describes the inaugur More

Forms part of Grover Cleveland papers, 1743-1945; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008094 This single column clipping describes the inauguration morning ceremonies, the firew More

Illus. in: The lives of the presidents, v.5 / William O. Stoddard. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Tyler, John Misc.

Forms part of Benjamin Harrison papers, 1780-1948; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009029 Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Round Lake, New York, John P. Newman co More

Shows crowd entering White House through a door and exiting out an East Room window over a temporary bridge. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 68, 1889 March 16, p. 96. Reference copy in PRES More

Forms part of Benjamin Harrison papers, 1780-1948; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009029 Former President Hayes gives highest praise to the style of President Harrison's in More

Forms part of Grover Cleveland papers, 1743-1945; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008094 William Jennings Bryan was a U.S. representative from Nebraska at the time he sent t More

McKinley in inaugural stand, on ground level, near Senate wing of east portico of U.S. Capitol. Copyright by Geo. Prince.

McKinley making speech to crowd in foreground; U.S. Capitol in background.

Reference copy in PRES FILE - McKinley, William Inauguration 1901. Forms part of: Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection (Library of Congress).

Photograph by Pictorial News Company. Public domain photograph related to President William Howard Taft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Wilson and Taft in open carriage arriving at U.S. Capitol for Wilson's first inauguration. George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

A small booklet on heavy cream paper with black engraved invitation and presidential seal on cover, three pages in all. Inside are engraved illustrations of President Wilson and Vice President Thomas R. Marshal More

Forms part of Waddy B. Wood papers, 1885-1941; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms007106 Walker Vick asks Waddy Wood for copies of all letterheads and circulars used in the pre More

Offering practical advice, J. W. Paxton, the superintendent of street cleaning, writes to the architect, Waddy Wood, who is in charge of the erection of the inaugural stand for President Wilson in front of the More

In album: Woodrow Wilson, v. 1, p. 4. Forms part of: National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress).

In January 1921, two months before his inauguration, President-elect Harding sends a telegram from Marion, Ohio, discharging the Inaugural Committee, but offers his appreciation to Edward B. McLean, the committ More

Forms part of Evalyn Walsh McLean papers, 1874-1948; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013137 This is apparently an express letter from President-elect Harding to Edward B. Mc More

Coolidge and others riding in a convertible among the pageantry of the inaugural parade. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). In album: Inaugurations, v. 1, p. 38, Herbert E. French, Nationa More

Bird's-eye view of Capitol grounds and inaugural crowds, taken from the roof of the Capitol, looking north. National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). In album: Inaugurations, v. 1, p. 48, Herbert More

Copyright by National Photo Company. Public domain photograph related to President William Howard Taft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior view of the ballroom of the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., showing crowd dancing at President Hoover's inaugural ball, March 4, 1929. National Photo Company Collectio More

This is an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ickes for a luncheon buffet following the inauguration ceremonies of President Roosevelt. Harold Ickes (1874-1952) was appointed secretary of the interior under Pres More

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 18242. Public domain photograph related to President Theodore Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 18244. Public domain photograph related to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Forms part of Harold L. Ickes papers, 1815-1969; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009071 Invitation, with presidential seal at top of first page and loose portraits of Presid More

File print cropped on both sides and on the bottom. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More More

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Forms part of Harold L. Ickes papers, 1815-1969; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009071 [Ticket to the White House Inauguration Ceremonies], January 20, 1945. Original docum More

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 35144. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States More

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 19600. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States More

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 19598. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building More

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 33101. Public domain photograph related to President Richard Nixon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 73980-17. Public domain photograph related to President Richard Nixon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 73978-10. Public domain photograph related to President Richard Nixon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph from Architect of the Capitol, AOC no. 43173. Public domain photograph of President Jimmy Carter, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Maclay, a senator from Pennsylvania, kept a daily journal of the Senate sessions of the first Congress, 1789-91. On April 30, 1789, the inauguration day of George Washington, Maclay describes, in his us More

James Madison, a representative from Virginia at this time and future president of the United States, writes to Edmund Randolph, who was appointed first as attorney general, then as secretary of state under Pre More

Inaugural Address, March 4, 1793, in secretary's hand (probably Tobias Lear). Forms part of George Washington papers, 1592-1943; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008068 Origi More

This famous watercolor view by William Birch shows the only section of the Capitol that had been completed when the government moved to Washington in 1800. Workmen are still cutting stones in the left foregroun More

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 Draft of Inaugural Address, [ca. March 4, 1801], in Jefferson's hand. Origina More

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 Inaugural Address, [March 4, 1801], reading copy, in Jefferson's hand. Origin More

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 Draft [c] fragment of Inaugural Address, [ca. March 4, 1805], in Jefferson's More

Forms part of The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606 to 1827; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008069 Draft [b] of Inaugural Address, [ca. March 4, 1805], in Jefferson's hand, sig More

A modern typescript transcription of an 1809 diary of a young woman, Sarah Ridg, who made an extended visit to Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., in 1809. She describes: the Capitol building (before it More

Forms part of The James Madison Papers, 1723 to 1859; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009141 Jefferson describes his departure from Washington and opening letters on his ret More

John Quincy Adams, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Lithographic reproduction of an original stipple engraving by Longacre.

Forms part of Andrew Jackson Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009180 Philip M. Johnson, apparently an old friend of President Jackson, writes from an Ohio River steam More

Forms part of Andrew Jackson Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009180 Inaugural Address, March 4, 1829, in contemporary [clerk's] hand. Original document scanned in 19 More

[Arrangements for the Inauguration], February 2, 1829. Forms part of The Martin Van Buren Papers, 1787 to 1910; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms001044 Original document scan More

Forms part of The Martin Van Buren Papers, 1787 to 1910; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms001044 James Hamilton Jr. was a representative from South Carolina, whose last day i More

Forms part of Andrew Jackson Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009180 Inaugural Address, March 4, 1833, in Jackson's hand. Original document scanned in 1999-2000 for t More

Forms part of The Martin Van Buren Papers, 1787 to 1910; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms001044 Former President Jackson writes to outgoing President Van Buren on the day of More

Exposed to extremely cold weather while reading this, the longest inaugural address, President Harrison became ill and died within a month of his inauguration day. He was the first president to die in office. I More

[Arrangements for Inauguration], February 26, 1845. Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 Original document scanned in 1999-2 More

View of crowd with umbrellas, in front of platform on east portico of U.S. Capitol, where Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administers the oath of office to James K. Polk. Illus. in: The illustrated London news, v. More

Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 Ewing offers his congratulations to President-elect Polk. Letter from Henry Ewing to Ja More

Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 Ralph Isaacs Ingersoll (1789-1872), a representative from Connecticut and future minist More

Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 Huddleson describes viewing President Polk's inauguration ceremony with his family and More

Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 Inaugural Address, March 4, 1845, in Polk's hand. Original document scanned in 1999-200 More

Forms part of James K. Polk papers, 1775-1891; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009178 President Polk writes in his diary about events on his last day in office and the inaug More

[Arrangements for Inauguration], March 5, 1849. Forms part of Zachary Taylor papers, 1814-1931; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009193 Original document scanned in 1999-2000 More

Print shows Millard Fillmore, half-length portrait, facing left. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Fillmore, Millard Prints Bust. Illus. from: The Gallery of Illustrious Americans / edited by C.E. Lester, New York More

Marcy announces to Buchanan that he has been appointed secretary of state under President Pierce. Letter from William L. Marcy to James Buchanan, March 5, 1853. Forms part of William L. Marcy papers, 1806-1930; More

Illus. from: The illustrated news, v. 1, March 12, 1853, p. 164.

Inaugural reception scene showing woman curtseying to Pierce. Illus. from: Gleason's Pictorial, v. 6, March 11, 1854, p. 156.

Forms part of Montgomery C. Meigs Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006021 Montgomery Meigs, supervisory engineer of the Capitol in 1857, describes President Buchanan' More

Montgomery Meigs, supervisory engineer of the Capitol in 1857, describes John Wood's experiments with photography in anticipation of photographing President Buchanan's inauguration. Transcription, page 1557: "M More

H. D. Faulkner writes to President Lincoln from Wall Street in New York where he has canvassed the opinion of several acquaintances on President Lincoln's inaugural address. His "Silver Gray" friend thought it More

Forms part of Montgomery C. Meigs Papers; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms006021 For Wendy Wolff, Editor, Historical Office of the Senate, 4-6750. Photographs of Constructio More

Forms part of Abraham Lincoln papers, 1774-1948; for additional information, see: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009304 President Lincoln writes to his Cabinet members in August of 1864 that he does not be More

Benjamin Brown French (1800-1870) was a New Hampshire politician, clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and, during Lincoln's as well as Johnson's administration, Commissioner of Public Buildings in Washin More