Adams's victory made him the first child of a president to serve as president himself. After the election, many of Jackson's supporters claimed that Adams and Clay had reached a 'Corrupt Bargain' in which Adams promised Clay the position of Secretary of State in return for Clay's support. Adams was inaugurated on March 4, 1825. Adams was inaugurated on March 4, 1825. He took the oath of office on a book of constitutional law, instead of the more traditional Bible. In his inaugural address, he adopted a post-partisan tone, promising that he would avoid party-building and politically-motivated appointments.
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