Inaugural Factfile

Media coverage, famous addresses, inaugural trivia, and life after the presidency

The terse, the eloquent, the long-winded

Lincoln, JFK, and other memorable speeches

From George Washington to Barack Obama

Who first rode to his inaugural in an automobile?

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President..."

From Federal Hall to the U.S. Capitol, dates and locations of all presidential inaugurations

Behind-the-scenes at presidential parties