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It was the last official inaugural ball until 1949, as Taft's successor as president, Woodrow Wilson, asked the city of Washington not to hold it, thereby putting a temporary end to the practice. The tradition of inaugural balls was revived in 1949 as part of the second inauguration of Harry S. Truman. [4]
In 1909, William H. Taft's inauguration was moved to the Senate Chamber due to a blizzard. [9] Then, in 1985, the public second inauguration of Ronald Reagan was held indoors in the Capitol Rotunda because of harsh weather conditions. [ 10 ]
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts during the inaugural parade in Washington, January 20, 2005. President Bush was sworn into his second term of office earlier in the day. First lady Laura Bush ...
In 1909, William Taft’s inauguration took the oath of office inside the Senate chamber after a blizzard dropped nearly 10 inches of snow on D.C. But the parade was held outdoors, featuring ...
That title goes to William H. Taft's presidential inauguration in 1909. That year, the ceremony was still being held on March 4, but based on the weather that day, you would never guess the date ...
The body of former President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft lies in repose in the United States Capitol rotunda. Taft lay in state at the United States Capitol rotunda . [ 229 ] On March 11, he became the first president and first member of the Supreme Court to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery .
Ahead, we break down 20 of the best Inauguration Day looks of all time, from Lady Gaga’s subtly patriotic Schiaparelli dress to Jackie O’s Halston hat and Oleg Cassini coat. Jill Biden (2021)
Taft with Woodrow Wilson prior to the latter's inauguration. March 4, 1913. January 20 - Taft accepts a position as professor at Yale Law School. [54] February 8 - Taft personally attends a session of Congress to deliver a eulogy for Vice President James S. Sherman. This is the first time a president has attended a session of Congress ...