Swearing-In Ceremony for President Chester A. Arthur
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Swearing-In of Vice President Chester Arthur after the assassination of President James Garfield
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Judge Brady administering the Presidential oath to Vice-President Arthur, at his residence in New York, September 20, 1881.
Oath of Office
Administered to Chester A. Arthur by the Honorable John R. Brady, Justice of the New York State Supreme Court the Honorable Morrison R. Waite, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Bible Used: Bible unknown for September 20 oath-taking; Bible provided by Clerk of the Supreme Court James H. McKenney for September 22 oath, open to Psalm 31:1-2.
- Attire: Unknown
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Location
123 Lexington Ave.,
Chester Arthurs Private Residence
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Facts, Firsts & Precedents
Arthur became President upon the assassination of James Garfield, who was shot by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2, 1881, in Washington, D.C., and died on September 19, 1881. Former Presidents Hayes and Grant were both present for the swearing-in ceremony on September 22.
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