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Inauguration of James Buchanan

Name: Inauguration of James Buchanan
Start: 1857-03-04
Location: East Portico of the United States Capitol

When: March 4, 1857
Where: East Portico of the United States Capitol
Part of: James Buchanan inaugurated 15th President of the United States

James Buchanan was sworn in as the 15th President on March 4, 1857, at the U.S. Capitol, marking the start of his term.

The ceremony took place at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was the 18th inauguration, commencing Buchanan's only four-year term. He took the oath of office from Chief Justice Roger B. Taney.

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Inauguration of James Buchanan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
James Buchanan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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