46TH INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
PRESIDENT
RICHARD M.
NIXON
January 20, 1969
VICE PRESIDENT
SPIRO T.
AGNEW
January 20, 1969
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)
ABOUT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES
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 Used:
Two brown leather family Bibles, both open to Isaiah 2:4
FILM FOOTAGE OF THE 46th INAUGURAL CEREMONIES
MUSICAL SELECTION
“The Stars and Stripes Forever”
The United States Marine Band
under the direction of Lt. Col. Albert F. Schoepper
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOMING REMARKS
The Honorable Everett M. Dirksen
INVOCATION
The Right Reverend Charles Ewbank Tucker,
Presiding Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
WATCH HERE
MUSICAL SELECTION
“God Bless America”
The United States Marine Band
PRAYER
Rabbi Edgar F. Magnin
WATCH HERE
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
“This Is My Country”
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
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
WATCH HERE
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
“As we reach toward our hopes, our task is to build on what has gone before–not turning away from the old, but turning toward the new.”
President Richard M. Nixon
WATCH HERE
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.
LUNCHEON MENU
California Fresh Fruit Supreme
Celery and Olives
New York Roast Tenderloin of Beef
Bercy Sauce
Baked Tomato
Parisian Potatoes
Avocado on Romaine
Rolls and Butter
Pastry Gems
Mints and Coffee