The 2001 Presidential Inauguration George W. Bush's inauguration as the 43rd president of the United States will mark the 63rd inauguration ceremony since George Washington's in 1789.
Inaugural history is filled with interesting and unusual facts.
For instance, only John Tyler, Andrew Johnson, Millard Fillmore and Chester Arthur did not make Inaugural Addresses. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies site features news, FAQs, history and a quiz. The Inaugural Classroom , compiled by PBS, features lesson plan information for teachers that prove to be very useful for the average person as well. The military has been actively involved in presidential inaugurations since the beginning. You can find details on the current and past events at the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee website.