President John Adams, 1797
| Vice President | Thomas Jefferson |
| Inauguration Date | Saturday, March 4, 1797 |
| Location | House of Representatives chamber, Congress Hall, Philadelphia |
| Oath Administered By: | Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice |
| Bible Used: | Unknown |
| Length of Inaugural Address: | 2,318 words |
| Attire (what the president wore): | Suit of grey broadcloth, without fancy buttons or knee buckles |
| Weather: | Fair. Estimated noon temperature, 53°F. |
| Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information: | Adams was the first President to receive the oath of office from the Chief Justice of the United States. |
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John Adams, President of the United States, 1797