A president’s inauguration is a historic day, where scores of Americans travel across the country to see their new president get sworn in and give their first speech as commander in chief.

On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison delivered what is the longest inaugural address in United States history, both in terms of its word count and length of time. His speech consisted of a ...

George Washington is the only president of the United States whose inauguration took place in New York City, then the ...

Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration on March 4, 1801, marked the first time a president was sworn in at the newly established ...

George Washington’s supporters adapted “God Save the King” to “God Save Great Washington”. William Henry Harrison’s 1840 campaign popularized original songs like “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.” In modern ...

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president during an inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025 with wind chills in the single digits and ...

Donald Trump's first inaugural address was the shortest in decades, but was no where near the shortest speech.

WASHINGTON – March 4, 1841 ... presidential inauguration ceremonies in American history and are blamed for the demise of President William Henry Harrison, who served the shortest presidency in ...

President William Henry Harrison (Whig), who died a month into his presidency ... For a full list of the President Bush's nominees, see: Federal judges nominated by George W. Bush. For archived ...

Inaugural addresses that newly minted presidents have given over the past 250 years have aimed to do several key things, ...

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with ...