Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Inaugural Web Site. January 20, 2009; Printed from inaugural.senate.gov.
Inauguration day is January 20, 2009
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  • Facts and Firsts

    March 4, 1925: Calvin Coolidge's Inauguration was the first ceremony broadcast nationally by radio; it was also the first time a former President (William Taft) administered the oath of office as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

    Read more facts and firsts.

  • The Committee

    Since 1901, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has been responsible for the planning and execution of the swearing-in ceremonies and the luncheon for the Inauguration of the President of the United States at the U.S. Capitol.

  • Want to Participate?

    Requests to participate in Inauguration day events for marching bands, marching units, mounted units, and other performers are collected by the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee. The Presidential Inaugural Committee, formed after the November election, selectes the participants from the collected requests.

    Further information and an application to participate may be found at the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee.

  • Countdown

    There are
    179
    days until
    Inauguration Day,
    January 20, 2009.