Swearing-In Ceremony for President Thomas Jefferson

Fifth Inaugural Ceremonies, March 4, 1805

Inaugural Address

‘Proceeding, fellow-citizens, to that qualification which the Constitution requires before my entrance on the charge again conferred on me, it is my duty to express the deep sense I entertain of this new proof of confidence from my fellow-citizens at large, and the zeal with which it inspires me so to conduct myself as may best satisfy their just expectations.’

Read the address
(Words: 2196)

Presidential Oath of Office

Administered to Thomas Jefferson by the Honorable John Marshall, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Library of Congress

Bible Used: Unknown
Attire: Black suit and silk stockings

Vice Presidential Oath of Office

Administered to George Clinton.

Library of Congress

Location

Senate Chamber,
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC
Facts, Firsts & Precedents

Inauguration held in the Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives
Weather

Fair. Estimated noon temperature of 50°F.

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