April 30, 1789 -- George Washington Oath of Office taken out-of-doors.
Pronounced the words, "So help me God" after taking the oath; other presidents have followed this example.
March 4, 1841 -- William H. Harrison -- Longest inaugural address (10,000 words). Broke precedent by beginning address, taking oath, and then resuming address.
March 4, 1865 -- Abraham Lincoln -- First time that African-Americans participated in the inaugural parade.
March 4, 1909 -- William H. Taft -- First time that a president's wife rode with her husband in the procession from the Capitol to the White House.
January 20, 1985, and January 21, 1985 -- Ronald Reagan -- First inaugural that fell on a Super Bowl Sunday.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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