Swearing-In Ceremony for President William J. Clinton
Fifty-Second Inaugural Ceremonies, January 20, 1993
Program
Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
- Wendell H. Ford
Invocation
- The Reverend Billy Graham
Musical Selection
“City on the Hill” composed by Dr. Marvin V. Curtis and performed by the Philander Smith Collegiate Choir from Little Rock, Arkansas under the direction of Stephen L. Hayes.
Vice Presidential Oath of Office
Administered to Albert A. Gore Jr. by the Honorable Byron White, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Musical Selection
An American medley sung by Marilyn Horned that included “Simple Gifts” by Aaron Copeland and “Make a Rainbow” by Portia Nelson.
Musical Selection
“The Liberty Bell” performed by the United States Marine Band.
Presidential Oath of Office
Administered to William J. Clinton by the Honorable William Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Bible Used: King James Bible, given to him by grandmother, open to Galatians 6:8
- Attire: Dark business suit, blue tie
Inaugural Address
‘My fellow citizens, today, we celebrate the mystery of American renewal.’
Read the address
(Words: 1580)
Poem
“On the Pulse of Morning” composed and recited by Dr. Maya Angelou.
Benediction
- The Reverend Billy Graham
The National Anthem
Marilyn Horne
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Location
West Front,
U.S. Capitol
Washington, DCWeather
Sunny and pleasant with estimated noon temperature of 40°F.
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Facts, Firsts & Precedents
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Inaugural Committee
- Sen. Wendell H. Ford (D-KY), Chair
- Sen. George J. Mitchell (D-ME)
- Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK)
- Rep. Thomas S. Foley (D-WA)
- Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (D-MO)
- Rep. Robert H. Michel (R-IL)