3RD INAUGURAL CEREMONIES

JOHN

ADAMS

March 4, 1797

THOMAS

JEFFERSON

THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES

The Swearing-In Ceremony:

John Adams was sworn-in as the 2nd President of the United States, and Thomas Jefferson was sworn-in as the 2nd Vice President of the United States.

Location:

House of Representatives Chamber, Congress Hall
Philadelphia, PA

Weather:

Fair. Estimated noon temperature of 53°F.

FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS

First president to receive the oath of office from a Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

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 PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to John Adams by the Honorable Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice of the United States.

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VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE

Administered to Thomas Jefferson.

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INAUGURAL ADDRESS 

President John Adams