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.
