10TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
JOHN QUINCY
ADAMS
March 4, 1825
JOHN C.
CALHOUN
THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
The Swearing-In Ceremony:
John Quincy Adams was sworn-in as the 6th President of the United States, and John C. Calhoun was sworn-in as the 7th Vice President of the United States.
Location:
House of Representatives Chamber, U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Weather:
Rainy; total rainfall was .79 inches. Estimated noon temperature of 47°F.
Bible:
According to his own version of his Inauguration, Adams took the oath while reading a volume of law.
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THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
The Swearing-In Ceremony:
John Quincy Adams was sworn-in as the 6th President of the United States, and John C. Calhoun was sworn-in as the 7th Vice President of the United States.
Location:
House of Representatives Chamber, U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Weather:
Rainy; total rainfall was .79 inches. Estimated noon temperature of 47°F.
Bible:
According to his own version of his Inauguration, Adams took the oath upon a volume of law.
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FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS
Adams was the first to wear long trousers, rather than knee breeches.
PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to John Quincy Adams by the Honorable John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to John C. Calhoun.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
President John Quincy Adams