INAUGURAL EVENTS
While the peaceful transfer of power has occurred on every inauguration day, the events surrounding this notable occasion have grown and changed. These eight events, however, are the most common that fall under the jurisdiction of the JCCIC.
PROCESSION TO THE CAPITOL
By tradition, the outgoing President accompanies the President-elect to the Capitol for the Swearing-In Ceremony.
PROCESSION TO THE CAPITOL
By tradition, the outgoing President accompanies the President-elect to the Capitol for the Swearing-In Ceremony.
VICE PRESIDENT’S SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Until 1937, the Vice President was sworn into office in the Senate chamber.
PRESIDENT’S SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
There have been 58 formal Presidential Inaugural ceremonies, held at more than 10 different locations.
PRESIDENT’S SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
There have been 58 formal Presidential Inaugural ceremonies, held at more than 10 different locations.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Since George Washington in 1789, every President has delivered an Inaugural address, ranging from 8,445 words to just 135.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Since George Washington in 1789, every President has delivered an Inaugural address, ranging from 8,445 words to just 135.
HONORARY DEPARTURE
Following the Swearing-In Ceremonies on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, the outgoing President and First Lady leave the Capitol to begin their post-presidential lives.
HONORARY DEPARTURE
Following the Swearing-In Ceremonies on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, the outgoing President and First Lady leave the Capitol to begin their post-presidential lives.
SIGNING CEREMONY
The first official actions taken by the newly sworn President of the United States occur in the President’s Room just off the Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol.
SIGNING CEREMONY
The first official actions taken by the newly sworn President of the United States occur in the President’s Room just off the Senate Chamber in the U.S. Capitol.
INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
Since 1953, the JCCIC has hosted a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol for the new President, Vice President, and guests.
INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
Since 1953, the JCCIC has hosted a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol for the new President, Vice President, and guests.
PASS IN REVIEW
After the conclusion of the Inaugural Ceremonies and the luncheon, the President and Vice President will make their way to the East Front steps of the Capitol where they will review military troops before leading a procession of ceremonial military regiments, citizens’ groups, marching bands, and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
PASS IN REVIEW
After the conclusion of the Inaugural Ceremonies and the luncheon, the President and Vice President will make their way to the East Front steps of the Capitol where they will review military troops before leading a procession of ceremonial military regiments, citizens’ groups, marching bands, and floats down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
