Inauguration of Benjamin Harrison

Presidential Inauguration of Benjamin Harrison

Harrison takes the oath of office.
Date March 4, 1889 (1889-03-04)
Location Washington, D.C.
United States Capitol
Participants Benjamin Harrison

The inauguration of Benjamin Harrison as the 23rd President of the United States took place on March 4, 1889. The inauguration marked the commencement of the four-year term of Benjamin Harrison as President and Levi P. Morton as Vice President. Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller administered the Oath of office while rain poured down.[1]

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  1. ↑ http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/chronology/bharrison1889.cfm

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