36TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
PRESIDENT
HERBERT C.
HOOVER
March 4, 1929
VICE PRESIDENT
CHARLES
CURTIS
March 4, 1929
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
Sen. George W. Moses (R-NH), Chair
Sen. Frederick Hale (R-ME)
Sen. Lee S. Overman (D-NC)
Rep. Bertrand H. Snell (R-NY)
Rep. Leonidas C. Dyer (R-MO)
Rep. Edward W. Pou (D-NC)
ABOUT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
Herbert C. Hoover was sworn-in as the 31st President of the United States, and Charles Curtis was sworn-in as the 31st Vice President of the United States.
Location:
East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Weather:
A heavy rain began just before the oath of office was administered, and the Capitol grounds and parade route were so crowded that it was impossible for anyone to run for cover. By the time he completed his Inaugural Address, President Hoover was soaking wet. Estimated noon temperature was 48°F, and total rainfall was .40 inches.
Bible Used:
Family Bible, open to Proverbs 29:18.
FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS
First inaugural ceremony recorded by talking newsreel; President and Mrs. Hoover, Vice President Curtis, members of the JCCIC, members of the PIC, cabinet members, Chief Justice and Mrs. Taft, Speaker and Mrs. Longworth, and the G.A.R. guard of honor returned to the White House for a private luncheon before the parade.
FILM FOOTAGE OF THE 36th INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Charles Curtis by outgoing Vice President Charles G. Dawes in the Senate Chamber at the close of the 70th Congress.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Delivered by Vice President Charles Curtis in the Senate Chamber.
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Herbert C. Hoover
by the Honorable William H. Taft,
Chief Justice of the United States.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
“We have emerged from the losses of the Great War and the reconstruction following it with increased virility and strength. From this strength we have contributed to the recovery and progress of the world. What America has done has given renewed hope and courage to all who have faith in government by the people.”
President Herbert C. Hoover
Read full address in the Congressional Record