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Second Inauguration Ceremony
- When
- March 4, 1865
- Where
- East Portico of the United States Capitol
Lincoln was sworn in for his second term on March 4, 1865, at the U.S. Capitol, marking the start of his final term.
The ceremony occurred at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was the 20th inauguration, commencing Lincoln's second and final term and Andrew Johnson's only term as vice president. This was the first inauguration to feature African Americans in the inaugural parade.
Sources
- Second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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