36TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
HERBERT C.
HOOVER
March 4, 1929
CHARLES
CURTIS
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)
THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
The Swearing-In Ceremony:
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:
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.
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Herbert C. Hoover by the Honorable William H. Taft, Chief Justice of the United States.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Charles Curtis.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
President Herbert C. Hoover