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From FDR to Obama: A look back at inaugural traditions

President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt, right, and outgoing President Herbert Hoover ride in a convertible en route to the U.S. Capitol for Roosevelt's inauguration on March 4, 1933.
President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt, right, and outgoing President Herbert Hoover ride in a convertible en route to the U.S. Capitol for Roosevelt's inauguration on March 4, 1933.
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Roosevelt is sworn in for his second term on Jan. 20, 1937.
Roosevelt is sworn in for his second term on Jan. 20, 1937.
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Military units splash along in the pouring rain during Roosevelt's inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1937.
Military units splash along in the pouring rain during Roosevelt's inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1937.
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Roosevelt waves from the inaugural stand on Capitol Hill on Jan. 20, 1941, the start of his third term.
Roosevelt waves from the inaugural stand on Capitol Hill on Jan. 20, 1941, the start of his third term.
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Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, arrive at the White House following his inauguration in 1941.
Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor, arrive at the White House following his inauguration in 1941.
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Roosevelt takes the oath of office for his fourth term during inaugural ceremonies on the rear porch of the White House on Jan. 20, 1945.
Roosevelt takes the oath of office for his fourth term during inaugural ceremonies on the rear porch of the White House on Jan. 20, 1945.
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Harry S. Truman is sworn in as president at the White House on April 12, 1945, after Roosevelt's death.
Harry S. Truman is sworn in as president at the White House on April 12, 1945, after Roosevelt's death.
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Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administers the oath of office to Truman in front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1949.
Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson administers the oath of office to Truman in front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1949.
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Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy march up Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 20, 1949, during Truman's inaugural parade.
Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy march up Pennsylvania Avenue on Jan. 20, 1949, during Truman's inaugural parade.
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Spectators listen as President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1953.
Spectators listen as President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1953.
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Eisenhower and the country's new first lady, Mamie, wave to spectators as they leave the Capitol at the start of the inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1953.
Eisenhower and the country's new first lady, Mamie, wave to spectators as they leave the Capitol at the start of the inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1953.
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Eisenhower takes the oath of office for his second term at the Capitol on Jan. 21, 1957, with Chief Justice Earl Warren administering the oath.
Eisenhower takes the oath of office for his second term at the Capitol on Jan. 21, 1957, with Chief Justice Earl Warren administering the oath.
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Eisenhower waves as he arrives at the National Guard Armory with wife Mamie and his son and daughter-in-law, Maj. John Eisenhower and Barbara Eisenhower, to attend an inaugural ball on Jan. 21, 1957.
Eisenhower waves as he arrives at the National Guard Armory with wife Mamie and his son and daughter-in-law, Maj. John Eisenhower and Barbara Eisenhower, to attend an inaugural ball on Jan. 21, 1957.
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President John F. Kennedy delivers his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1961.
President John F. Kennedy delivers his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1961.
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Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, leave the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1961, after he took the oath of office.
Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, leave the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1961, after he took the oath of office.
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Lyndon B. Johnson takes the oath of office during inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1965.
Lyndon B. Johnson takes the oath of office during inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1965.
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Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird, wave as they leave the inaugural gala held at the National Guard Armory in Washington on Jan. 20, 1965.
Johnson and his wife, Lady Bird, wave as they leave the inaugural gala held at the National Guard Armory in Washington on Jan. 20, 1965.
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President Richard Nixon waves as he and first lady Pat Nixon stand in the limousine carrying them from the inauguration at the Capitol to the White House on Jan. 20, 1969.
President Richard Nixon waves as he and first lady Pat Nixon stand in the limousine carrying them from the inauguration at the Capitol to the White House on Jan. 20, 1969.
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The Capitol is pictured as Nixon is sworn in for a second term in on Jan. 20, 1973.
The Capitol is pictured as Nixon is sworn in for a second term in on Jan. 20, 1973.
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Nixon acknowledges the applause after delivering his second inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1973.
Nixon acknowledges the applause after delivering his second inaugural address on Jan. 20, 1973.
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Gerald Ford takes the oath of office after Nixon's resignation on Aug. 9, 1974. Chief Justice Warren Burger administers the oath as Ford's wife, Betty, looks on.
Gerald Ford takes the oath of office after Nixon's resignation on Aug. 9, 1974. Chief Justice Warren Burger administers the oath as Ford's wife, Betty, looks on.
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Jimmy Carter takes the oath of office as his wife, Rosalynn, holds the family Bible during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 1977.
Jimmy Carter takes the oath of office as his wife, Rosalynn, holds the family Bible during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 1977.
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The Carters dance alongside the Mondales in the White House following the 1977 inauguration.
The Carters dance alongside the Mondales in the White House following the 1977 inauguration.
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President Ronald Reagan is sworn in on Jan. 20, 1981, by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger.
President Ronald Reagan is sworn in on Jan. 20, 1981, by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger.
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The Reagans wave from their limousine during the inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1981.
The Reagans wave from their limousine during the inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 1981.
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Reagan's second inaugural ceremony on Jan. 21, 1985, was forced indoors by cold temperatures.
Reagan's second inaugural ceremony on Jan. 21, 1985, was forced indoors by cold temperatures.
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The Reagans dance at the inaugural ball on Jan. 21, 1985, in the Washington Hilton.
The Reagans dance at the inaugural ball on Jan. 21, 1985, in the Washington Hilton.
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President George H.W. Bush is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the West Front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989.
President George H.W. Bush is sworn into office as the 41st president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist outside the West Front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 1989.
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The Reagans accompany the new president and first lady down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 1989.
The Reagans accompany the new president and first lady down the Capitol steps after the inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 1989.
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President Bill Clinton delivers his inaugural address after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20, 1993.
President Bill Clinton delivers his inaugural address after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20, 1993.
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The Clintons appear at the MTV Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20, 1993.
The Clintons appear at the MTV Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20, 1993.
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Clinton is sworn in for his second term by Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Jan. 20, 1997.
Clinton is sworn in for his second term by Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Jan. 20, 1997.
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The Clintons dance at the New England Ball on Jan. 20, 1997, in Washington.
The Clintons dance at the New England Ball on Jan. 20, 1997, in Washington.
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The Clintons greet the Bushes at the front door of the White House before heading to the Capitol for the inauguration on Jan. 20, 2001.
The Clintons greet the Bushes at the front door of the White House before heading to the Capitol for the inauguration on Jan. 20, 2001.
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George W. Bush is surrounded by his family as he is sworn in as the 43rd president on Jan. 20, 2001.
George W. Bush is surrounded by his family as he is sworn in as the 43rd president on Jan. 20, 2001.
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Bush is sworn in for his second term by Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Jan. 20, 2005.
Bush is sworn in for his second term by Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Jan. 20, 2005.
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The Bushes greet supporters on Jan. 20, 2005, at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington.
The Bushes greet supporters on Jan. 20, 2005, at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington.
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This Jan. 20, 2009, photo shows the crowd on the National Mall for the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
This Jan. 20, 2009, photo shows the crowd on the National Mall for the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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The Obamas wave from the West Front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2009.
The Obamas wave from the West Front of the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2009.
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The first family walks to the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue to watch the parade for Obama's second inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013.
The first family walks to the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue to watch the parade for Obama's second inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013.
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The president and first lady dance at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 21, 2013.
The president and first lady dance at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on Jan. 21, 2013.
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