Politics & Government

Roosevelt and Garner Inaugurated for Second Terms

Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Nance Garner took their oaths of office for their second presidential and vice presidential terms, respectively. This inauguration marked a significant change, as it was the first to be held on January 20, a date established by the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., reflecting shifts in political life and public expectations following the challenges of the Great Depression. The new inauguration date aimed to provide a more efficient transition of power.

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