Second inauguration of James Madison
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| Date | March 4, 1813 |
|---|---|
| Location | United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. |
| Participants | James Madison 4th president of the United States — Assuming office John Marshall Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oath Elbridge Gerry 5th vice president of the United States — Assuming office John Davis United States District Judge — Administering oath |
The second inauguration of James Madison as
presidential oath was administered by Chief Justice John Marshall.[1] Gerry died 1 year, 264 days into this term, and the office remained vacant for the balance of it. (Prior to ratification of the Twenty-fifth Amendment
in 1967, no constitutional provision existed for filling an intra-term vacancy in the vice presidency.)
Background and ceremony
During the
Federalists and Republicans opposed to Madison and the war, in the 1812 United States presidential election
.
On March 4, 1813, Madison arrived at the capitol with an escort of marines and cavalry. Chief Justice Marshall, a long-time enemy of Madison's, allegedly appeared disgusted when giving the oath of office. In his inaugural address, Madison summarized American grievances against the British and attempted to rally the nation around the war effort. After the inauguration, Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison hosted an inaugural ball.[2]
See also
- Presidency of James Madison
- First inauguration of James Madison
- 1812 United States presidential election
References
- ^ "President James Madison, 1813". Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
- ^ Ketcham, Ralph (2003). James Madison: A Biography. Newtown, CT: American Political Biography Press. pp. 555–556.
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