Presidential Inauguration of Ronald Reagan
Item
Title
Presidential Inauguration of Ronald Reagan
Description
On January 20, 1981 Ronald Reagan became the first President to be inaugurated facing the National Mall. Before this time Inaugurations were held on the East Portico of the US Capitol, facing the Supreme Court. When the inauguration ceremony moved to the terrace on the West Front of the Capitol facing the Mall, it meant that more citizens could easily attend and view the event.
Source
Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. View original.
Date
1/20/1981
Coverage
1980-1999
topic
politics & protest
presidents
