Second inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

Second Presidential Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
Date March 4, 1805 (1805-03-04)
Location United States Capitol,
Washington, D.C.
Participants

President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson

Assuming office

Chief Justice of the United States,
John Marshall

Administering oath

Vice President of the United States
George Clinton

Assuming office

The second inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third President of the United States took place on Monday, March 4, 1805 in the Senate Chamber of the United States Capitol. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of Thomas Jefferson as President and the first four-year term of George Clinton as Vice President. Giving the oath of office was Chief Justice John Marshall. Jefferson wore a black suit and silk stockings for the inauguration.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Inauguration of President Thomas Jefferson, 1805". Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
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