3RD INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
JOHN
ADAMS
March 4, 1797
THOMAS
JEFFERSON
THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
The Swearing-In Ceremony:
John Adams was sworn-in as the 2nd President of the United States, and Thomas Jefferson was sworn-in as the 2nd Vice President of the United States.
Location:
House of Representatives Chamber, Congress Hall
Philadelphia, PA
Weather:
Fair. Estimated noon temperature of 53°F.
FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS
First president to receive the oath of office from a Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to John Adams by the Honorable Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice of the United States.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Thomas Jefferson.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
President John Adams