Inauguration Day 2021, in photos. President Donald Trump departs the White House for the final time on Jan. 20, 2021. We just can't wait.". Teddy Roosevelt was just 42 when inaugurated in September 1901, taking over after the assassination of William McKinley. George Washington’s first inauguration was held not in March, but on April 30, 1789, and not in D.C., but Federal Hall in New York City — oh, and they forgot the Bible. She tweets @laurendaley1. The, Harry S. Truman's inaugural address was the first to be televised in 1949, Speaking of Jefferson, his was the first inaugural speech to be reprinted in a newspaper, the National Intelligencer. The inauguration of Joe Biden will take place on January 20 in Washington, D.C. on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where the former VP will be sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S. Thomas D. McAvoy/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images. The youngest? Biden has used the same 5-inch thick book for every swearing in since he first became a senator in 1973. “[E]very time I’ve been sworn in for anything, the date has been on that and it’s inscribed on the Bible,” Biden told Stephen Colbert last month. Joe Biden took the oath for the vice presidency in 2013. Keystone View Company/Library of Congress. The ceremony typically begins around 11 a.m. local time. The warmest January inauguration on record, again, goes to Reagan, who saw a balmy 55-degree Inauguration Day in 1981. Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S. on January 20. devise a federal force deployment plan for all federal property, Georgia's Voting Law Doesn't Go Far Enough. Officially, the warmest March inauguration goes to Woodrow Wilson in 1913, who saw 55 degrees. Barack Obama was 47. Washington is the only elected president to be inaugurated in two different cities. Technically, Gerald Ford had the hottest inauguration in ’74 with 89 degrees — but that was August. Read and watch below to see how the day unfolded. Brookline native John F. Kennedy was 43 on his Inauguration Day. The 1909 inauguration of William H. Taft was the snowiest on record. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second inauguration in 1937 was the first to take place on Jan. 20. Both Bill Clinton and Ulysses S. Grant were 46. It’s estimated that George Washington saw 61 degrees for his second inauguration in 1793 in Philadelphia. "To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," the president tweeted Friday before his account was permanently suspended by Twitter. Joe Biden and … It’s estimated that Jefferson also saw 55 degrees, on March 4, 1801, but official weather records didn’t begin until 1871, according to the NWS. The coldest January inauguration on record? But here are a few Inauguration Day facts you might not know. The warmest January inauguration on record, again, goes to Reagan, who saw a balmy 55-degree Inauguration Day in 1981. So Morton quickly ran to grab a Bible from the Masonic Lodge. The Presidential Inaugural Committee tweeted alongside a photo of Joe and Jill Biden Monday: "10 days until these two are President and First Lady of the United States. A day that follows a routine set in stone. In 1985, the mercury dipped to a frigid 7 degrees, with afternoon wind chill temps in the range of 10- to 20-below. Well, you can forget all that this year. President-elect Joe Biden addressing reporters at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware on January 6. All this you know. Biden, 78, will make history as the oldest person ever sworn in as president. In 1909, some 9.8 inches fell when William H. Taft was sworn into office, all according to the National Weather Service. Vermont’s Chester A. Arthur took office in 1881 and Calvin Coolidge in 1923. Four Massachusetts natives have taken the oath: Braintree’s John Adams in 1797 and his son, John Quincy Adams, in 1825; JFK in 1961, and Milton native George H. W. Bush in 1989. The coldest January inauguration on record? For the record: the first Washington, D.C., inauguration was Thomas Jefferson’s in 1801. Rehearsals for the inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris proceed at the US Capitol on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. The youngest? Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most inaugural celebrations will be held virtually, the committee confirmed in mid-December. “Have you been working out?” Colbert joked.) Sort by. The snowiest? You have 4 free articles remaining this month, Sign-up to our daily newsletter for more articles like this + access to 5 extra articles. Franklin Pierce was 48. That goes to Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration. The tradition of swearing on a Bible dates back to George Washington. Elissa Nadworny Instagram Twitter Enlarge this image. A lithograph depicts William Henry Harrison's presidential inauguration in 1841. With raging winds, wind chill temps were 15- to 30-below that afternoon. Harris, meanwhile, will be sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor and take her oath on a Bible owned by Thurgood Marshall. That’s disputed. The 20th Amendment, certified in 1933 and commonly known as the “Lame Duck Amendment,” moved the day to Jan. 20 (or Jan. 21 in case the 20th falls on a Sunday) — a lot closer to the start of a new Congress. Inauguration Day 2021 will look vastly different than in previous years. Inauguration Day used to be held on March 4. The mayor also urged the department to work with the Justice Department, the Department of Defense, the Supreme Court and the Congress to devise a federal force deployment plan for all federal property. Jan. 20 was a big day … The median age is 55 years and 3 months — the exact age of Lyndon B. Johnson when he was sworn in after JFK’s assassination. Biden will swear on his massive Biden family Bible, which dates to 1893. Barack Obama was 47. Franklin Pierce was 48. The morning low temperature of 4 degrees remains D.C.’s coldest March day on record. The Ford Model T was introduced in 1908 — but it wasn’t until March 4, 1921, that President Warren G. Harding became the first president to ride to and from his inauguration in an automobile, according to the, Americans could hear over the radio was Calvin Coolidge’s in 1925. Courtesy of Kathleen Leonard. New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce was inaugurated in 1853 and Connecticut-born George W. Bush in 2001. George Washington’s first inauguration was held not in March, but on April 30, 1789, and not in D.C., but, Biden, 78, will make history as the oldest person ever sworn in as president. President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan after the 1981 inauguration. Lauren Daley can be reached at ldaley33@gmail.com. See why nearly a quarter of a million subscribers begin their day with the Starting 5. Laura Franklin watches the 2021 inauguration on her 103rd birthday with her daughter, Kathleen Leonard. "We're proud to announce #AmericaUnited as our theme of #Inauguration2021. Instead of in-person spectators, a field of 200,000 flags stands in honor of … However, Teddy Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Johnson were each inaugurated in different cities after taking over due to a president’s death. The tradition of swearing on a Bible dates back to George Washington. Brookline native John F. Kennedy was 43 on his Inauguration Day. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second inauguration in 1937 was the first to take place on Jan. 20. "Our goal is to create an inauguration that keeps people safe, honors the grand traditions of the presidency, and showcases the Biden-Harris administration's renewed American vision for an inclusive, equitable, and unified citizenry," Tony Allen, the chief executive officer of the committee, said in a statement at the time. A 2014 study concluded the ninth president actually died from enteric fever, “likely a consequence of the unsanitary conditions” in the US capital during most of the 19th century. The first one televised was President Harry Truman’s in 1949. Members of the public have been urged to avoid traveling to Washington, D.C. for the event, which normally draws hundreds of thousands of spectators. Bowser noted the city will submit a request for a "pre-disaster declaration" to allow for federal assistance. Most presidents swear on the Bible — but not all. The coldest March inauguration goes to Ulysses S. Grant’s second swearing in, in 1873. A painting depicts George Washington's inauguration on April 30, 1789. That goes to Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration. At least according to his doctor, Thomas Miller. Harrison sure broke a lot of records: longest address, shortest-serving, first to die in office — but did his inauguration kill him? Officially, the warmest March inauguration goes to Woodrow Wilson in 1913, who saw 55 degrees. At a time of unprecedented crisis & deep divisions, America United reflects the start of a new journey to restore the soul of America, bring the country together, and create a path to a brighter future," the committee said. In a letter to Chad Wolf, the department's acting secretary, Bower wrote: "While I will be reaching out to a broad range of local, regional and federal partners to enhance cooperation among our bodies, I strongly urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to adjust its approach to the Inauguration in several specific ways.". Follow her on Twiiter @laurendaley1. pic.twitter.com/v1GwWvn2gl. A hatless, coatless, 68-year-old William Henry Harrison was sworn in on a wet, cold March 4, 1841, giving the longest inaugural address in history … and died one month later of. Biden will swear on his massive Biden family Bible, which dates to 1893. Inauguration Day used to be held on March 4. The Inauguration Day parade happened to be marshaled by a man named Jacob Morton, a freemason who also served as master of nearby St. John’s Lodge. Jan. 20, 2021. Both Bill Clinton and Ulysses S. Grant were 46. He was also the first president to wear pants, rather than knee breeches, to his Inauguration. Experts have warned that some far-right extremist groups are already discussing an assault on Inauguration Day similar to the deadly attack on the Capitol. 11:11 p.m. 10 days until these two are President and First Lady of the United States.We just can't wait. Lauren Daley can be reached at ldaley33@gmail.com. Teddy Roosevelt was just 42 when inaugurated in September 1901, taking over after the assassination of William McKinley. Last week, Trump said he will not be attending the inauguration. The Ford Model T was introduced in 1908 — but it wasn’t until March 4, 1921, that President Warren G. Harding became the first president to ride to and from his inauguration in an automobile, according to the White House Historical Association. Inauguration Day: Live Updates ... January 20, 2021 2:17 PM ET. To continue reading login or create an account. John Quincy Adams chose a law book containing the Constitution. The inauguration of Joe Biden will take place on January 20 in Washington, D.C. on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where the former VP will be sworn in as the 46th president of the U.S. And Clinton’s second inauguration in 1997 was the first to be livestreamed on a newfangled thing called the Internet. Delphine Lee/ NPR … photo gallery. By Lauren Daley Globe Correspondent, Updated January 19, 2021, 5:08 p.m. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second inauguration in 1937 was the first to take place on Jan. 20. It’s estimated that. Thank you @KatyPerry for lighting up the night with your sparkling performance of "Firework." Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for increase security following last week's violent riots that saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building. Biden has used the same. (Dr. Jill Biden will hold the Bible during the ceremony. The inauguration of a new president is a day that usually follows decades of custom and precedent. In 1985, the mercury dipped to a frigid 7 degrees, with afternoon wind chill temps in the range of 10- to 20-below. Meanwhile, the first inauguration that Americans could hear over the radio was Calvin Coolidge’s in 1925. Inauguration Day wasn’t always on Jan. 20 George Washington, then a 57-year-old general, was sworn-in on a clear and cool day from the balcony of the Federal Hall in … The inauguration and traditional parade following the ceremony will have limited attendance. 201 Posts. A hatless, coatless, 68-year-old William Henry Harrison was sworn in on a wet, cold March 4, 1841, giving the longest inaugural address in history … and died one month later of pneumonia. Speaking of Jefferson, his was the first inaugural speech to be reprinted in a newspaper, the National Intelligencer. Joe Biden is about to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States — while Kamala Harris makes history as the first-ever woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to take the oath as vice president.