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Inauguration at the Capitol

When
March 4, 1853
Where
East Portico of the United States Capitol
Part of
Inauguration of Franklin Pierce as 14th President

Pierce was sworn in as the 14th President on March 4, 1853, at the East Portico of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The ceremony occurred on Friday, March 4, 1853. The Vice President-elect, William R. King, was absent because he had traveled to Cuba to recuperate from tuberculosis. Pierce did not consult King on cabinet selections, as they had not communicated since their nomination.

Sources

  1. Inauguration of Franklin Pierce Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Franklin Pierce Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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