46TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
RICHARD M.
NIXON
January 20, 1969
SPIRO T.
AGNEW
INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
Sen. Everett M. Dirksen (R-IL), Chair
Sen. B. Everett Jordan (D-NC)
Sen. Michael J. Mansfield (D-MT)
Rep. Gerald R. Ford (R-MI)
Rep. John W. McCormack (D-MA)
Rep. Carl B. Albert (D-OK)
THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
The Swearing-In Ceremony:
Richard M. Nixon was sworn-in as the 37th President of the United States, and Spiro T. Agnew was sworn-in as the 39th Vice President of the United States.
Location:
East Portico, U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC
Weather:
It was cloudy with rain and sleet later in the day. Estimated noon temperature of 35°F.
Bible:
Two brown leather family Bibles, both open to Isaiah 2:4
MUSICAL SELECTION
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
“The Stars and Stripes Forever”
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOMING REMARKS
The Honorable Everett M. Dirksen
INVOCATION
The Right Reverend Charles Ewbank Tucker,
presiding bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
WATCH HERE
MUSICAL SELECTION
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
under the direction of Lt. Col. Albert F. Schoepper
“God Bless America”
PRAYER
Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin
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VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Spiro T. Agnew
by Senator Everett M. Dirksen
WATCH HERE
PRAYER
The Most Reverend Iakovos,
primate of North and South America for the Greek Orthodox Church
MUSICAL SELECTION
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake City
“This Is My Country”
PRAYER
The Reverend Billy Graham
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Richard M. Nixon
by the Honorable Earl Warren,
Chief Justice of the United States
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Inaugural ADDress
President Richard M. Nixon
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THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir,
accompanied by the United States Marine Band
BENEDICTION
The Most Reverend Terence J. Cooke,
Archbishop of New York
WATCH HERE
INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
Members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies hosted a luncheon in honor of the newly sworn-in President and Vice President. Guests include the new President, Vice President, members of their families, the Supreme Court, Cabinet designees, and members of Congressional leadership attended the event in the East Front Conference Room of the United States Senate.