Swearing-In Ceremony for President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thirty-Ninth Inaugural Ceremonies, January 20, 1941
Inaugural Address
‘On each national day of inauguration since 1789, the people have renewed their sense of dedication to the United States.’
Read the address
(Words: 1340)
Presidential Oath of Office
Administered to Franklin D. Roosevelt by the Honorable Charles E. Hughes, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Thirty-Ninth Inaugural Ceremonies
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Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes administering the oath of office to Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol, January 20, 1941
- Bible Used: Same family Bible used for his 1933 and 1937 Inaugurations, open to I Corinthians 13
- Attire: Morning coat and striped trousers
Vice Presidential Oath of Office
Administered to Henry A. Wallace.
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Retiring Vice President John N. Garner administer the oath of office to his successor, Henry A. Wallace, as Thomas Qualters, President Roosevelt, and James Roosevelt observe, at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. on January 20, 1941.
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Location
East Portico,
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DCWeather
Sunny, but cold with a brisk wind. Wind chill 10°F; noon temperature of 29°F
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Facts, Firsts & Precedents
First and last time a President was Inaugurated for a third term. (The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limited Presidential terms to two.)
President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted 1,200 guests at the White House for a buffet luncheon consisting of tomato soup, salad, beef, ham, tongue, cake, ice cream, and coffee.
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Inaugural Committee
- Sen. Matthew M. Neely (D-WV), Chair
- Sen. Alben W. Barkley (D-KY)
- Sen. Charles L. McNary (R-OR)
- Rep. Sam T. Rayburn (D-TX)
- Rep. Robert L. Doughton (D-NC)
- Rep. Joseph W. Martin (R-MA)