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Richard Nixon 1969 inauguration

Nixon being inaugurated, January 20, 1969

The first inauguration of Richard Nixon as the 37th President of the United States was held on January 20, 1969.

The inauguration was the beginning of the term of Richard Nixon as President and Spiro Agnew as Vice President.

Chief Justice Earl Warren gave the oath of office to Nixon. Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen gave the oath to Spiro Agnew as Vice President.

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Four vice presidents were present at the inauguration. From left to right: outgoing president Lyndon B. Johnson (the 37th vice president), incoming president Richard Nixon (36th), Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen who was administering the oath of office to 39th vice president Spiro Agnew, and the outgoing vice president Hubert Humphrey (38th).

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In Spanish: Investidura presidencial de Richard Nixon en 1969 para niños

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