Exhibitions

I Do Solemnly Swear

January 14, 1981 – March 15, 1981

National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

2nd Floor, Entrance to "We the People"

See on Map Floor Plan

Objects from previous inaugural ceremonies are displayed in an overview of the history of U.S. presidential inaugurations. Included are a panel from George Washington's coach; the overcoat worn by James Garfield; a bound copy of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address; U.S. Grant's inaugural carriage.