On this day, March 4, several presidents were inaugurated.

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Here's James Buchanan, on Wednesday, March 4, 1857:

This is called earliest known photo of Presidential inauguration--James Buchanan, this week 1857: #NARA

Eight years later, on Saturday, March 4, 1865, here's Abraham Lincoln:

Less than a decade later, photography had really improved.

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The last inauguration to be held on a March 4 was that of Franklin Roosevelt, in 1933.

FDR Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself 1933 Inaugural Address

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Excerpt from first Inaugural Address of FDR

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1. K&R, amazing historic pix!

Thanks so much for posting!