Second inauguration of James Monroe

Second Presidential Inauguration of James Monroe

BEP engraved portrait of Monroe as President.
Date	March 5, 1821; 196 years ago (1821-03-05)
Location	Washington, D.C. United States Capitol
Participants	President James Monroe Vice President Daniel D. Tompkins

The second inauguration of James Monroe as President of the United States was held on Monday, March 5, 1821, in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of James Monroe as President and Daniel D. Tompkins as Vice President. Monroe was sworn in by John Marshall, the Chief Justice of the United States.

Because of a snowstorm, the inauguration was held indoors; also, because March 4, 1821, was a Sunday, James Monroe moved the inauguration to the following day after talking with justices of the Supreme Court.