Inaugural Address Podcast

Episodes

1. 6

   James Madison's First Presidential Inaugural Address

   The first inauguration of James Madison was held on March 4, 1809. He became the fourth President of the United States and was sworn in by the Chief Justice of the United States, John Marshall. Madison delivered his inaugural address to a gathered crowd of about 10,000 people, among which…

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   Jul 5, 2015

   6 min
2. 5

   Thomas Jefferson's Second Presidential Inaugural Address

   Thomas Jefferson delivered his second inaugural address on March 4, 1805. Chief Justice John Marshall administered the oath of office and Thomas Jefferson delivered his address in the nation's capitol of Washington, DC.

   Jun 29, 2015

   11 min
3. 4

   Thomas Jefferson's First Presidential Inaugural Address

   The first inauguration of President Thomas Jefferson took place on March 4, 1801. He was the first president to take the oath of office in the new capital city of Washington, DC. He was sworn in by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Marshall. Though President Jefferson had just won a much...

   Jun 22, 2015

   9 min
4. 3

   John Adams' Presidential Inaugural Address

   The inauguration of John Adams took place on March 4th, 1797 in Philadelphia, PA at Congress Hall. Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Oliver Ellsworth swore Adams in. This inauguration marked the first time the oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice, a tradition that…

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   Jun 14, 2015

   12 min
5. 2

   George Washington's Second Presidential Inaugural Address

   George Washington's second presidential inaugural address was delivered on March 4, 1793. It took place in the Senate Chamber of Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the shortest inaugural address to date. The oath of office was administered by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court...

   Jun 7, 2015

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6. 1

   George Washington's First Presidential Inaugural Address

   This installment recreates George Washington's first Inaugural Address. He delivered the address in Federal Hall in New York City on April 30, 1789.

   Jun 5, 2015

   7 min