James Buchanan 15th president of the United States — Assuming office Roger B. Taney Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oath John C. Breckinridge 14th vice president of the United States — Assuming office James Murray Mason President pro tempore of the United States Senate — Administering oath
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The inauguration of James Buchanan as the 15th president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1857, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 18th inauguration and marked the commencement of the only four-year term of both James Buchanan as president and John C. Breckinridge as vice president. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administered the presidential oath of office. This was the first inauguration ceremony known to be photographed.[1]
^"The 18th Presidential Inauguration: James Buchanan, March 04, 1857". United States Senate. Archived from the original on Dec 28, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
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