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First inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

First presidential inauguration of Thomas Jefferson
DateMarch 4, 1801 (1801-03-04)
LocationUnited States Capitol,
Washington, D.C.
ParticipantsThomas Jefferson
3rd president of the United States
— Assuming office

John Marshall
Chief Justice of the United States
— Administering oath

Aaron Burr
3rd vice president of the United States
— Assuming office
James Hillhouse
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
— Administering oath
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The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1801. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first four-year term of Thomas Jefferson as president and the only four-year term of Aaron Burr as vice president. Jefferson was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall.


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