First inauguration of Bill Clinton

1993 Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton
Clinton takes the presidential oath of office.
Participants	President of the United States, William J. Clinton Assuming office Chief Justice of the United States, William H. Rehnquist Administering oath Vice President of the United States Albert A. Gore, Jr. Assuming office Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Byron White Administering oath Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Responsible for inaugural events (including inaugural parade and balls)
Location	United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Date	January 20, 1993 (1993-01-20)

The first inauguration of Bill Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States took place on January 20, 1993. The inauguration marked the beginning of the first four-year term of Bill Clinton as President and Al Gore as Vice President. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administered the Oath of office.

Bob Dylan performed "Chimes of Freedom" on the Lincoln Memorial steps, then at the Inauguration Eve concert Fleetwood Mac and Barry Manilow performed. Maya Angelou had recited her poem "On the Pulse of Morning" at the inaugural. Also performing as part of the inaugural celebration was Aretha Franklin, who performed "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical Les Misérables.

One of the most memorable performances that took place that evening was the performance of Michael Jackson's "Gone Too Soon" and "Heal the World", who at the time refused to do unscheduled public performances.

See also

• Presidency of Bill Clinton
• Second inauguration of Bill Clinton

External links

• Video of Clinton's First Inaugural Address from C-SPAN (via YouTube)
• New York Times coverage of the 1993 inauguration