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President Andrew Jackson, 1833

Vice President Martin Van Buren
Inauguration Date   Monday, March 4, 1833
Location   House chamber, U.S. Capitol
Oath Administered By:   John Marshall, Chief Justice
Bible Used:   Unknown
Length of Inaugural Address:   1,172 words
Attire (what the president wore):   Unknown
Weather:   Poor weather; a deep snow had fallen 3 days before, and snow still stood on the ground. Estimated noon temperature of 29°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information:   Jackson's second Inauguration was the first time two Inaugural balls were held, one at Carusi's, and one at the Central Masonic Hall.

 

 

Andrew Jackson, 1830 (Library of Congress)

Andrew Jackson, 1830
(Library of Congress)

 

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