Second inauguration of James Monroe
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The second inauguration of James Monroe as president of the United States was held on Monday, March 5, 1821, in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of James Monroe as president and Daniel D. Tompkins as vice president. Monroe had almost unanimously won the election of 1820 for a second term. He was sworn in by John Marshall, the Chief Justice of the United States.
Date | March 5, 1821; 203 years ago (1821-03-05) |
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Location | Washington, D.C. United States Capitol |
Participants | James Monroe 5th president of the United States — Assuming office John Marshall Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oath Daniel D. Tompkins 6th vice president of the United States — Assuming office William P. Van Ness United States District Judge — Administering oath |
Because of a snowstorm, the inauguration was held indoors; also, because March 4, 1821, was a Sunday, Monroe moved the inauguration to the following day after talking with justices of the Supreme Court.[1]