Second inauguration of James Madison

Second Presidential Inauguration of James Madison
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BEP engraved portrait of Madison as president.
Date March 4, 1813 (1813-03-04)
Location United States Capitol,
Washington, D.C.
Participants

President of the United States, James Madison

Assuming office

Chief Justice of the United States,
John Marshall

Administering oath

Vice President of the United States
Elbridge Gerry

Assuming office
Outcome Elbridge Gerry became Vice President

The second inauguration of James Madison as the fourth President of the United States was held on Thursday, March 4, 1813, in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol.. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of James Madison as president and the only term (which lasted approximately one and a half years) of Elbridge Gerry as vice president. John Marshall, Chief Justice, administered the oath of office to Madison.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "President James Madison, 1813". Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
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