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First Inauguration

When
March 4, 1861
Where
East Portico of the United States Capitol
Part of
Abraham Lincoln sworn in as 16th president of the United States

Lincoln was sworn in as the 16th president on March 4, 1861, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The ceremony took place on Monday, March 4, 1861. Lincoln delivered his first inaugural address, stating his position on constitutional provisions regarding slavery. The event occurred in the context of recent secessions and political tensions.

Sources

  1. First inauguration of Abraham Lincoln Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Abraham Lincoln Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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