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Grant's Inauguration
- When
- March 4, 1869
- Where
- East Portico
Ulysses S. Grant was sworn in as the 18th President on March 4, 1869, at the Capitol, marking the start of his term and Colfax's vice presidency.
The ceremony took place at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was the 21st presidential inauguration. The event marked the commencement of Grant's first four-year term and the only term of Vice President Schuyler Colfax. Outgoing president Andrew Johnson did not attend, as he and Grant refused to sit together.
Sources
- First inauguration of Ulysses S. Grant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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