Historical Events tagged with "twentiethamendment"

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Politics & Government

Eisenhower Inaugurated as 34th President

January 20th, 1953 72 years ago

Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated as the 34th President of the United States, marking a significant transition in American leadership. The ceremony took place on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Eisenhower, a five-star general and wartime leader, took the oath of office at noon, during a cold January day. This inauguration was historic as he became the first president to begin his term under the new schedule set by the 20th Amendment, which mandates that presidential terms commence on January 20. Eisenhower's presidency heralded a New Deal era focused on peace and prosperity.

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