John Adams, President Washington was late to be sworn in and John Adams had to swear in for him.
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
Oath of Office
John Tyler was the first person to take office after a president died.
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-1817
James Monroe
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.