Second inauguration of Andrew Jackson

Second Presidential Inauguration of Andrew Jackson
BEP engraved portrait of Jackson as President.

BEP engraved portrait of Jackson as President.

Date March 4, 1833 (1833-03-04)
Location United States Capitol,
Washington, D.C.
Participants

President of the United States, Andrew Jackson

Assuming office

Chief Justice of the United States,
John Marshall

Administering oath

Vice President of the United States
Martin Van Buren

Assuming office

The second inauguration of Andrew Jackson as the seventh President of the United States took place in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, March 4, 1833. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of Andrew Jackson as President and the only four-year term of Martin Van Buren as Vice President. Jackson was sworn in by Chief Justice John Marshall on a frigid day with snow still on the ground. This was the first inauguration for which two inaugural balls were held.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "President Andrew Jackson, 1833". Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
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