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
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOMING REMARKS
“The Stars and Stripes Forever” by the United States Marine Band
OPENING MUSICAL SELECTIONS
The Honorable Everett M. Dirksen
INVOCATION
The Right Reverend Charles Ewbank Tucker, presiding bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
MUSICAL SELECTION
“God Bless America” performed by the United States Marine Band under the direction of Lt. Col. Albert F. Schoeppe
PRAYER
Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin
VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Administered to Spiro T. Agnew by Senator Everett M. Dirksen.
PRAYER
The Most Reverend Iakovos, primate of North and South America for the Greek Orthodox Church
MUSICAL SELECTION
“This is My Country” performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir of Salt Lake City
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
Inaugural ADDress
Administered to Richard M. Nixon by the Honorable Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the United States
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
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.