Inauguration of Benjamin Harrison
Harrison takes the oath of office. | |
Date | March 4, 1889 |
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Washington, D.C. United States Capitol |
Participants | Benjamin Harrison |
The inauguration of Benjamin Harrison as the 23rd President of the United States took place on March 4, 1889. The inauguration marked the commencement of the four-year term of Benjamin Harrison as President and Levi P. Morton as Vice President. Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller administered the Oath of office while rain poured down.[1]
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