Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only American President elected and inaugurated four
times. Below is a gallery of historical inauguration materials housed at the FDR Presidential
Library & Museum.
First Inaugural: March 4, 1933
Reading copy of President Roosevelt's first inaugural address, delivered March 4,
1933. FDR's Papers as President, Master Speech File
Excerpts from President Roosevelt's first inaugural address, March 4, 1933. 7 mins. (256ft), sound, b & w, 16mm. Public domain archival footage from the FDR Presidential Library
President-Elect FDR rides with President Hoover to the inaugural ceremonies. March
4, 1933. FDR Library Photograph Collection, NPx 48-49(330)
FDR wore these distinctive pince-nez spectacles on Inauguration Day in 1933. A small
plaque was later affixed to the case for the spectacles to indicate they were used
on March 4, 1933. FDR Library Museum Collection, LHM 2010.5a-c
Second Inaugural: January 20, 1937
Reading copy of President Roosevelt's second inaugural address, delivered January
20, 1937. FDR's Papers as President, Master Speech File
Ticket for the 1937 iauguration, the first to take place on January 20th. FDR's Papers as President, President's Official File
Eleanor Roosevelt poses in her inaugural gown at the White House. January, 1937. FDR Library Photograph Collection, NPx 63-129a
1937 inaugural commemorative button. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1975.175.4
Third Inaugural: January 20, 1941
Reading copy of President Roosevelt's third inaugural address, delivered January 20,
1941. FDR's Papers as President, Master Speech File
Cover of the official 1941 inaugural program. FDR's Papers as President, President's Official File
1941 inaugural penant. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 2004.14.4
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt riding in an open car, returning to the White House
from FDR's third inauguration. January 20, 1941. FDR Library Photograph Collection, NPx 58-384
Fourth Inaugural: January 20, 1945
Reading copy of President Roosevelt's fourth inaugural address, delivered January
20, 1945. FDR's Papers as President, Master Speech File
Roosevelt used this 1686 Dutch family Bible to take the oath of office for all four
of his terms as President of the United States. Earlier, he had used it when he was
sworn in as Governor of New York in 1929 and 1931. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1942.99.3
FDR delivers his fourth inaugural address from the balcony at the White House. January
20, 1945. FDR Library Photograph Collection, NPx 63-128
Pass for admission to the White House grounds for Roosevelt's fourth inauguration.
January 20, 1945. Records of the Office of White House Social Entertainments
