Second inauguration of James Madison
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The second inauguration of James Madison as president of the United States was held on Thursday, March 4, 1813, at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of James Madison as president and the only term of Elbridge Gerry as vice president. The presidential oath was administered by Chief Justice John Marshall.[1] Gerry died 1 year, 264 days into this term, and the office remained vacant for the balance of it. (Prior to ratification of the Twenty-fifth Amendment in 1967, no constitutional provision existed for filling an intra-term vacancy in the vice presidency.)
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Date | March 4, 1813; 211 years ago (1813-03-04) |
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Location | United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. |
Participants | James Madison 4th president of the United States — Assuming office John Marshall Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oath Elbridge Gerry 5th vice president of the United States — Assuming office John Davis United States District Judge — Administering oath |
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