First inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson took place on March 4, 1801. Jefferson was sworn-in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. Jefferson became the third president of the United States.
It was the first presidential inauguration held in the United States's capitol, Washington, D.C.[1] It was the beginning of Jefferson's first term as president and Aaron Burr as Vice President.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Inauguration of President Thomas Jefferson, 1801". Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Archived from the original on 2009-01-20. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
