Inauguration of John F. Kennedy The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States was held on Friday , January 20 , 1961 at the eastern portico of the United States Capitol in Washington , D.C. .
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States was held on Friday , January 20 , 1961 . It was held in the eastern section of the United States Capitol in Washington , D.C. .