32ND INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

WOODROW

WILSON

March 4, 1913

THOMAS R.

MARSHALL

INAUGURAL COMMITTEE

Sen. Winthrop M. Crane (R-ME), Chair

Sen. Augustus O. Bacon (D-GA)

Sen. Lee S. Overman (D-NC)

Rep. William W. Rucker (D-MO)

Rep. Finis J. Garrett (D-TN)

Rep. William B. McKinley (R-IL)

THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES

The Swearing-In Ceremony:

Woodrow Wilson was sworn-in as the 28th President of the United States, and Thomas R. Marshall was sworn-in as the 28th Vice President of the United States.

Location:

East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.

Weather:

Overcast, but mild. Estimated noon temperature of 55°F.

Bible:

Same Bible used when he was sworn in as Governor of New Jersey, open to Psalm 119:43-46.

FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS

The Inaugural Ball was canceled for the first time since 1853 at the request of Wilson, who found it inappropriate for the solemn occasion.

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 PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to Woodrow Wilson by the Honorable Edward D. White, Chief Justice of the United States.

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VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to Thomas R. Marshall.

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 INAUGURAL ADDRESS 

President Woodrow Wilson