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The date set in the Constitution is March 4, to allow time for the electoral college vote and preparation by a newly-elected President to move to the capital. In the 1930's, with modern transportation and logistics, it was decided that the period between election and inauguration was too long. The 20th Amendment (passed March 2, 1932 and ratified January 23, 1933) changed the Inauguration to January 20. The new date was first used in President Franklin Roosevelt's inauguration on January 20, 1937.

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Q: If George Washington was sworn in on April 30 why do you use the date January 20?
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