President Abraham Lincoln, 1865
| Vice President | Andrew Johnson |
| Inauguration Date | Saturday, March 4, 1865 |
| Location | East Portico, U.S. Capitol |
| Oath Administered By: | Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice |
| Bible Used: | The origin of Lincoln's second Inaugural Bible is unknown, but it was open to Matthew 7:1; 18:7; and Revelations 16:7. |
| Length of Inaugural Address: | 698 words |
| Attire (what the president wore): | Unknown |
| Weather: | Rain for two days and right up to the ceremony, when it ended and the sun broke through. Total rainfall for the day was .30 inches, with the bulk of it falling near daybreak. Grounds around the Capitol were very soft and muddy. Estimated noon temperature of 45°F. |
| Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: | African Americans marched in the Inaugural parade for the first time. |
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President Lincoln Taking the Oath at His Second Inauguration, March 4, 1865.
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