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Madison's Inauguration

When: March 4, 1809
Where: U.S. Capitol, House Chamber
Part of: James Madison sworn in as fourth President of the United States

James Madison was sworn in as the fourth President on March 4, 1809, in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Madison rode to the Capitol with the Washington and Georgetown cavalry. He delivered his Inaugural Address and was sworn into office. Outgoing President Jefferson attended and sat beside Madison at the front of the hall.

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First inauguration of James Madison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21

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