A Look Back: 2001 Inauguration Bush as he was sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2001.
Where was George W Bush inaugurated?
The first inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States took place on Saturday, January 20, 2001, at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 54th inauguration and marked the commencement of the first term of George W.
When was George W Bush last day in office?
January 20, 2001 – Jan
How old was GHW Bush when he was inaugurated?
Presidential age-related data
Has any president not attended an inauguration?
While most outgoing presidents have appeared on the inaugural platform with their successor, six did not: John Adams left Washington rather than attend the 1801 inauguration of Thomas Jefferson. Martin Van Buren was, for reasons unknown, not present for the 1841 inauguration of William Henry Harrison.
Who was the only president unanimously elected?
The first U.S. presidential election was held over a period of weeks from December 1788 to January 1789. Washington was elected with 69 of the 69 first-round votes cast in the United States Electoral College. With this election, he became the only U.S. president to be unanimously chosen.
Why didn't John Adams attend Jefferson's inauguration?
Outgoing President John Adams, distraught over his loss of the election as well as the death of his son Charles Adams to alcoholism, did not attend the inauguration. He left the President's House at 4 a.m. in the early morning on the early public stagecoach for Baltimore.
Whose inauguration day was the coldest on record what was the temperature?
Coldest Inaugurations: Coldest January Date (and overall): 1985 – President Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in ceremony on January 21 had to be held indoors and the parade was canceled. The outside temperature at noon was only 7°F.
Who gave the shortest ever inauguration speech?
George Washington's second inaugural address remains the shortest ever delivered, at just 135 words.
Who gave the longest inauguration speech?
Harrison delivered the longest inaugural address to date, running 8,445 words.
Has it ever snowed during the inauguration?
President Taft's inauguration was the snowiest. Nearly 10 inches of snow fell on that day in 1909. The snow and howling winds forced the ceremony indoors.
Who was sworn in President 4 times?
The fourth inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt as President of the United States was held on Saturday, January 20, 1945. This was the 40th inauguration and marked the commencement of the fourth and final term of Franklin D.
Who holds the record for his first inauguration being held in the warmest weather of 55?
First Inauguration – January 20, 1981 First Inauguration held on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. Reagan's first Inauguration was also the warmest on record with a noon temperature of 55.
Who swears in the president?
In order to assume his or her duties, the President-elect must recite the Oath of Office. The Oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The President-elect places the left hand on the Bible, raises the right hand, and takes the Oath as directed by the Chief Justice.
Which presidents did not swear on the Bible?
Theodore Roosevelt did not use the Bible when taking the oath in 1901, nor did John Quincy Adams, who swore on a book of law, with the intention that he was swearing on the constitution. Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in on a Roman Catholic missal on Air Force One.
What was George Washington Presidential salary?
President of the United States
Who is head of Supreme Court?
Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
Who are the 9 Supreme Court judges?
The 9 current justices of the US Supreme Court
Who was the first female Supreme Court justice?
Sandra Day O'Connor
