The first inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States took place on Saturday, January 20, 2001. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first four-year term of George W. Bush as President and Dick Cheney as Vice President. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the oath of office at 12:01 p.m. An estimated 300,000 people attended the swearing-in ceremony.
Video First inauguration of George W. Bush
Pre-inaugural events
On the eve of the inauguration, there was a celebration for U.S. authors hosted by Laura Bush at DAR Constitution Hall. Wayne Newton, Brooks & Dunn, and Ricky Martin performed as the pre-inaugural entertainment.
Controversy
Thousands of demonstrators attended the inaugural ceremonies in Washington, D.C., to protest the outcome and controversial circumstances of the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election. Four protesters were arrested and Bush's limousine was hit by a tennis ball and an egg thrown from the crowd during the inaugural parade.
Maps First inauguration of George W. Bush
See also
- Presidency of George W. Bush
- Second inauguration of George W. Bush
- United States presidential election, 2000
- George W. Bush Presidential Campaign, 2000
References
External links
- Bush's First Inaugural Address from C-SPAN (with audio) on YouTube
- Sites for news coverage of the 2001 inauguration
- Text of Bush's First Inaugural Address
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