Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day
Inaugura′tion Day`
n.
| Noun | 1. |  Inauguration Day - the day designated for inauguration of the United States President |
| 单词 | inauguration day | |||
| 释义 | Inauguration DayInauguration DayInaugura′tion Day`n.
Inauguration DayInauguration DayThe swearing-in of the president had been held on the East Portico of the Capitol building since Andrew Jackson's 1829 inauguration. Former president Ronald Reagan changed the site for his inauguration in 1981. Since then, the swearing-in has been held on the West Terrace of the Capitol. This site, which faces out onto the Mall where thousands gather for the event, affords greater visibility for spectators. Reagan reportedly also liked the symbolism of the president facing west, out toward the rest of the country. At noontime, the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court administers the oath of office to the president, who then delivers an Inaugural Address. This is followed by a colorful Inauguration Parade through the streets of Washington, D.C. Inauguration festivities are usually somewhat more modest when a president is elected for a second term or when a change in the presidency does not involve a change in the ruling political party. In the evening inaugural balls are held in a number of different locations, and the president and the first lady try to make a brief appearance at each of them. William Henry Harrison was the first American president to dance at his own inaugural ball, but the exertion proved too much for him. Already suffering from his exposure to the stormy weather during his record-breaking inaugural address (one hour and 45 minutes), he later developed pneumonia and died within a month. Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. S.E. Washington, D.C. 20540 202-707-5000; fax: 202-707-8366 www.loc.gov AmerBkDays-2000, p. 76 AnnivHol-2000, p. 12 DictDays-1988, p. 59 PatHols-2006, p. 92 Inauguration Day
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