John Adams, President Washington was late to be sworn in and John Adams had to swear in for him.
On April 30, 1789 Robert Livingston, Chancellor of the State of New York, administered the first Oath of Office to President George Washington at Federal Hall in New York City.
The only President to be sworn into four terms was Franklin D. Roosevelt.
ALL. Until they are sworn in they are known as the president elect. They are not the president until they have been sworn in.
Washington. He began the tradition using his Mason's bible. He was past Master of the Virginia lodge and Past Grand Master.
Reagan
All US presidents take the oath of office, starting with the first president, George Washington.
James MonroeThe first president to take the oath was George Washington.
Lyndon Johnson
John Tyler was the first person to take office after a president died.
Oath of Office
The first task of any president is to take the oath of office and be sworn into service as president.
James Monroe
Dwight Eisenhower
James Monroe
James Monroe-1817
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the first US President to take the oath of office while his wife, Lady Bird Johnson, held the bible. This took place in 1965.
He takes the oath of office on 20 January, following the election in November.