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Jeff Marks|History|23 Jul 2024

What did Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration change forever?

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Thomas Jefferson By Brown
Retry Correct Incorrect According to the National Archives, George Washington was sworn into office at Federal Hall in New York City. For his part, John Adams would be inaugurated in Philadelphia, but by the time Thomas Jefferson’s time came, Washington D.C. had been selected as the nation’s permanent capital.
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What did Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration change forever?

  • He was the first president inaugurated in Washington D.C.
  • He was the first president to make a speech
  • He was the first to take a formal oath of office
  • His was the first to feature a live band
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