First inauguration of Abraham Lincoln

The first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th president of the United States took place on March 4, 1861. The inauguration was the beginning of the first four-year term of Abraham Lincoln as President and Hannibal Hamlin as Vice President. Lincoln used his bible.

Lincoln being inaugurated, March 4, 1861

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