Robert
Livingston, Chancellor of State of New York
Bible Used:
The
Holy Bible from St. John's Masonic Lodge, No.1, opened at random due
to haste to Genisis 49:13
Length of Inaugural Address:
1,419 words
Attire (what the president wore):
Dark brown suit (made in America), with steel-hilted sword, white silk stockings, and silver shoe buckles
Weather:
Clear
and cool
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information:
The Constitution only prescribes the oath that a President must take; it does not set forth the style or manner of the Inauguration. The nation's first inauguration established many precedents: Washington added the words, "So help me God" at the end of his oath; he kissed the Bible; and and he delivered an Inaugural address, all of which have been followed by future Presidents.
George Washington taking the oath of office at Federal Hall in New York City
(National Archives and Records Administration)
