Eisenhower used his personal "West Point Bible," open to Psalm 33:12
Length of Inaugural Address:
1,655
words
Attire (what the president wore):
Morning coat and striped trousers, Homburg hat
Weather:
Light
snow in the early morning. Cloudy skies with a few flurries
in the afternoon. Estimated noon temperature of 44°F.
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information:
January 20, 1957 fell on a Sunday, so Eisenhower was sworn in privately that day by Chief Justice Earl Warren in the White House East Room. His public Inauguration was held on Monday, January 21, 1957.
Luncheon:
The Inaugural Luncheon was held in the Old Supreme Court Chamber, and was broadcast live on television. The buffet menu featured shrimp cocktail; hearts of lettuce; olives, pickles and radish roses; roast tenderloin of beef au jus; baked sugar cured ham; Maine lobster newburg; rice piamontaise; French cut green beans; tossed green salad; assorted glace; and plenty of coffee.
Dwight D. Eisenhower taking oath of office in a private ceremony in the East Room of the White House, January 20, 1957
(Library of Congress)
