Second inauguration of James Madison

Second Presidential Inauguration of James Madison

BEP engraved portrait of Madison as president.
Date	March 4, 1813; 203 years ago (1813-03-04)
Location	United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Participants	President of the United States, James Madison Assuming office Chief Justice of the United States, John Marshall Administering oath Vice President of the United States Elbridge Gerry Assuming office
Outcome	Elbridge Gerry became Vice President

The second inauguration of James Madison as President of the United States was held on Thursday, March 4, 1813, at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of James Madison as President and the only term of Elbridge Gerry as Vice President. The presidential oath was administered by Chief Justice John Marshall. Gerry died 7007543672000000000♠1 year, 264 days into this term, and the office remained vacant for the balance of it. (Prior to ratification of the Twenty-fifth Amendment in 1967, no constitutional provision existed for filling an intra-term vacancy in the vice presidency.)