The President and Vice President received hand-cut crystal bowls from Lenox Crystal. Guests received a polished brass magnifier of the Adams-Jefferson era.
The second swearing-in of President Bill Clinton marked the last presidential inauguration of the 20th century. For the first time, the ceremony was streamed live over the Internet. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice William Rehnquist as Clinton;s w'fe, Hillary, and daughter, Chelsea, stood beside the President. Inauguration Day 1997 coincided with the national holiday commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
