This Day In History, March 4th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on March 4th.
On March 4, 1801, Thomas Jefferson was sworn in as the third President of the United States, making him the nation's third president overall.
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States when he was inaugurated to that position.
On March 4, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd President of the United States of America and was inaugurated into office.
Warren G. Harding Becomes the 29th President of the United States.
Inaugurations for U.S. Presidents Changed Its Timeline Due to the 20th Amendment.
March 4th, 1801: Thomas Jefferson Was Sworn Into Office and Becomes the Third United States President.
On March 4, 1801, Thomas Jefferson became the third President of the United States as he was sworn into office. Between the years 1801 and 1809, he was in office for a total of two terms. During his administration, he was in charge of overseeing both the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark. Additionally, he was instrumental in the establishment of both the Library of Congress and the United States Military Academy, both of which are located at West Point.
This Day In History, 4th: Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States
On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States as he was inaugurated into office. Between the years 1861 and 1865, he was in office for a single term. During his time as president, he guided the nation through the turmoil of the Civil War and was responsible for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves living in states that were a part of the Confederacy. He was re-elected in 1864, and on April 15, 1865, he was killed by an assassin's bullet.
Did Franklin Delano Roosevelt become the 32nd President of the United States of America on March 4th, 1933?
The date of Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration as the 32nd President of the United States of America was originally scheduled for March 4, 1933; however, the date was moved to a later time. The 20th Amendment was ratified in 1933, and as a result, the date of presidential inaugurations was changed from March 4 to January 20 beginning in 1937. Previously, inaugurations had been held on March 4. As a result, Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration took place on January 20, 1933, and it has continued to take place on January 20 every four years since then. On January 20th, he became the first president ever to be inaugurated on that day. Between the years 1933 and 1945, he was the sole president to complete more than two terms in office, during which time he served for a total of four terms. The Great Depression and World War II took place during his reign and shaped its trajectory.
Warren G. Harding Becomes the 29th President of the United States. Why is March 4th Important?
On March 4, 1921, Warren G. Harding became the 29th President of the United States, a position he held until the day he passed away, August 2, 1923. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1921. He suffered a heart attack while serving as President, and Calvin Coolidge became his successor after his passing. His presidency was highlighted by a return to "normalcy" following World War I as well as the enactment of various major laws such as the Budget and Accounting Act and the Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act. Both of these events occurred during his presidency. However, his administration was also mired in scandal, particularly the Teapot Dome Scandal. Those scandals dogged his administration.
March 4th, 1937: Inaugurations for U.S. Presidents Changed It’s Timeline.
The 20th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which was ratified in 1937, shifted the date of the presidential inauguration from March 4 to January 20. Since that time, the inauguration of a new president of the United States has always taken place on January 20.