Think you know inauguration? Guess which President was the first to invite his mom.
George Washington was the first and last President to be inaugurated in New York City.
Image by Tompkins Harrison Matteson/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Jefferson walked to and from his inauguration.
Image by HBO: John Adams 2008
In 1809, James Madison invited the United States Marine Band to play for the inaugural ball, and they have played ever since.
Source: defense.gov
John Q. Adams was the first president sworn in wearing long trousers instead of knickers.
Source: Albert Sands Southworth / via: en.wikipedia.org
