Evening star., 1953-01-20
General Takes Oath
As 34th President
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black-bound volume received by
Gen. Eisenhower when he gradu-
ated from the Military Academy
at West Point in 1915. It was
opened to the Second Book of
Chronicles, at passage again
emphasizing the need for divine
guidance in the years ahead:
IF My people, which are called
by My name, shall humble them
selves and pray and seek My
face, and turn from their wicked
ways. then will I hear from
Heaven, and will forgive their
sin and will heal their land"
Like his opponent in the elec-
tion campaign, Adlai Stevenson
of Illinois. Gen. Eisenhower had
not originally sought the hard
duties of the presidency. On his
way to the Capitol today, he and
his top advisers attended prayer
services at the National Presby-
terian Church.
Before Gen. Eisenhower took
the oath of Office, Richard M.
Nixon was sworn in as the new
Vice President. The 40-year -old
California took the oath at 1928
pm. from his erstWhile senior
legislative colleague. Senator
Knowland, Republican, of Cali
fornia.
BY 1880 am. most of the spec
tatorS had assembled and an
expectant buzz swept through the
crowd. At the White House
events already were in motion
which would lead to the opening
of the inaugural parade at the
Capitol.
Promptly at 11:25 Gen. Eisen-
hover drove up to the north, /
portico of the White House with
Mrs. Eisenhower sitting beside
him on the back seat of his open
car. The two alighted, together
with House Speaker Martin and
Senator Bridges, Republican, of
New Hampshire, who had ac-
companied them.
Shakes Hands With Margaret.
In a moment Mr.. Truman,
Mrs. Truman and their daughter
Margaret emerged from the
Executive Mansion. and photog-
raphers' flash bulbs popped while
hands were shaken all around.
While photographers were call
ing for the lone more hand
shake between Mr.. Truman
and the new President, Gen.
Eisenhower reached over the
fringe of the crowd and shook
hands with Margaret.
At 1880, Gen. Eisenhower and |
Mr.. Truman seated themselves
in the back seat of the lead |
car of four-car caravan, while |
other members of their party |
took their places in the other |
cars. The small procession made |
its way into Pennsylvania ave-
nue., now lined with spectators,
and began the drive to the
Capitol.
Mr.. Truman, like Gen. Eisen-
hover, was wearing a homburg. |
Senator Hayden, Democrat, of |
Arizona, wore the only top hat |
in the official party on the drive
to the Capitol. He rode with
Vice President Barkley and Vice
President Nixon, both of whom
also wore homburgs.
Meanwhile, on the inaugural
platform, the program was pro-
ceeding on schedule. At 11:45,
the choir of Defiance (Ohio)
College, clad in flowing red robes,
moved to the microphones to
sing several selections. Ten min
utes later. the seated audience
came to attention for the pre- !
sentation of the colors by a
picked guard selected from the |
various armed services.
Crowds Delay Eisenhower.
The scores of notables already
had taken their places on the
inaugural stand. There was a
slight delay while late arrivals
took their seats.
At 1910 the Marine Band,
smart in their red and blue uni
forms, snapped to their feet and
the strains of Hail to the Chief"
announced the arrival of Presi-
dent Truman and Vice President
Barkley on the Presidents Plat
form.
A moment later, as the band
struck up with the stirring final
chorus of 1.-THE Stars and Stripes
Forever" Gen. Eisenhower and
Vice President-elect Nixon were
supposed to be escorted to their
seats directly behind the ros-
trum, where the swearing-in
ceremonies would take place
It took Gen. Eisenhower 2 or
8 minutes to make his way
through the crowds of we'll
wishers around the door of the
Capitol, however, and before he
finally appeared, the band had
to repeat it's musical salute.
Nixon Sworn In First.
A hush fell over the crowd as
the Most Rev. Patrick O'Boyle,
Catholic Archbishop of Washing
ton, stepped to the rostrum to
deliver an invocation. AS Gen.
Eisenhower stood at attention,
the prelate prayed that the Pres
ident-elect might be filled with
courage to face his gigantic
task with serenity"
The National Anthem was
sung by Dorothy Maynor, the
great Negro soprano, who sur
prised many of the spectators by
continuing with the rarely heard
second verse of the song.
Then. with a flourish from the
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