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This page contains primary source materials related to presidential inaugurations from 1829 to 1857. Select a link below to jump directly to a description of that president's inauguration along with related digitized materials from the Library's collections.
7. Andrew Jackson | 8. Martin Van Buren | 9. William Henry Harrison |
10. John Tyler | 11. James Polk | 12. Zachary Taylor |
13. Millard Fillmore | 14. Franklin Pierce | 15. James Buchanan |
The seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson served two terms as president (1829-1837).
The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren served one term as president (1837-41).
The ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison died in office after only thirty-two days on April 4, 1841.
The tenth president of the United States, John Tyler assumed the presidency (1841-45) upon the death of William Henry Harrison.
The eleventh president of the United States, James Polk served one term as president (1845-49).
The twelfth president of the United States, Zachary Taylor (1849-50) died in office on July 9, 1850.
The thirteenth president of the United States, Millard Fillmore assumed the presidency (1850-53) upon the death of Zachary Taylor.
The fourteenth president of the United States, Franklin Pierce served one term as president (1853-57).
The fifteenth president of the United States, James Buchanan served one term as president (1857-61).
*Please note: This information is based on a compilation by the Office of the Curator, Architect of the Capitol, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, from contemporary accounts and other sources. Additional research provided by Library of Congress staff.