2007-02-10 13:49:00 · 2 answers · asked by waterisgood 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
There was no delay. His first inauguration took place Jan 20, 1981.Ronald Reagan broke with tradition in 1981 by having his presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol’s west front, which could hold more visitors than the normally used east front.
Presidential inaugurations were originally held every four years on March 4 except the first inauguration for George Washington, which was held on April 30, 1789. The ratification of the Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution changed the beginning of the President and Vice President's terms to noon on January 20th, beginning with Franklin Roosevelt's second term in 1937.
His second took place on Jan 21, 1985
2007-02-10 14:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by thequeenreigns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 20th Amendment established term dates for Congress (Jan 3) and the President (Jan 20)
Ronald Reagan was sworn in Jan. 20, 1981 and then again on Jan. 21, 1981 (the 20th was a Sunday)
2007-02-10 22:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by futuregopprez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋