What was the date of the first inauguration of a president of the United States?
The date of the first inauguration was April 30, 1789. What was the location of first inauguration? The location for the first presidential inauguration was New York City, which was then the capital of the fledgling nation. Who was the first president to give an inaugural address? George Washington was the first president to follow his swearing-in with a speech written especially for the occasion. James Monroe, however, was the first president to give an inaugural address in front of an assembled public crowd, in 1817. Who was the first president to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.? Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C., in 1801. Where did the oath of office come from? The oath of office was written in Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. It reads, “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Con
