1957 Presidential Inauguration | Eisenhower Presidential Library

Dwight D. Eisenhower's Inaugural Address (reading copy) [Eisenhower's Papers as President, Speech Series, Box 20, Second Inaugural 1/21/57 (1); NAID #17365925]

Union labor regulations for Inaugural Parade floats [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Parade Committee Carr Reports; NAID #17365928]

Parade float identification card for the State of Kansas entry [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Parade Committee Carr Reports; NAID #17365930]

Press release describing Mamie Eisenhower's Inaugural gown and jewelry [Mamie Doud Eisenhower Papers, White House Series, Box 22, Inauguration Dress 1957; NAID #17366261]

Letter regarding Bonwit Teller's bill for Mrs. Eisenhower's Inaugural gown [Mamie Doud Eisenhower Papers, White House Series, Box 22, Inauguration Dress 1957; NAID #17366264]

Memo from the Inaugural Ball Committee regarding box tickets, 12/21/1956 [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Binder; NAID #17366242]

Inaugural Ball program [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Binder; NAID #17366223]

Inaugural Ball ticket [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Binder; NAID #17366227]

Orchestra schedule for the Inaugural Balls [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Binder; NAID #17366228]

Parking permit for the Inaugural Ball held at the National Guard Armory [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Binder; NAID #17366231]

Inaugural Festival invitation [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Inaugural Festival Committee 1957; NAID #17366235]

Inaugural Festival program [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Inaugural Festival Committee 1957; NAID #17366237]

Inaugural Festival ticket [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Inaugural Festival Committee 1957; NAID #17366239]

"A Report of Negro Participation in the Inaugural Committee," 2/16/1957 [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Negro Participation; NAID #17366247]

January 20, 1957 photograph of the inaugural banquet honoring the members of the Nationalities Advisory Committee (accompanies above report ) [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 2, Negro Participation]

Contract for catering services for the Ball held at the National Guard Armory [Inaugural Committee of 1957 Records, Box 19, B&B Catering Contract; NAID #17366270]

Additional Information:

Inauguration, 1957 Subject Guide

Photographs:

January 20, 1957 - Vice President Richard Nixon being sworn in by Senator William Knowland during the private ceremony held in the East Room of the White House

January 20, 1957 - Vice President Nixon shaking hands with Dwight D. Eisenhower during the private ceremony held in the East Room of the White House

January 20, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower is sworn in by Chief Justice Earl Warren during the private ceremony held in the East Room of the White House

January 20, 1957 - Vice President Richard Nixon being sworn in by Senator William Knowland during the private ceremony held in the East Room of the White House

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon place their hats over their hearts as the American flag passes the inaugural parade reviewing stand

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower waves to the crowd as he arrives at the inaugural parade reviewing stand

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower attend an inaugural ball with their son John S.D. Eisenhower and his wife Barbara

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower attend an inaugural ball

January 21, 1957 - Richard Nixon taking the Oath of Office for his second term. Administering the oath is Senator William Knowland; center is Mark Trice, Secretary of the Senate Minority, who held the Bible

January 21, 1957 - Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the Oath of Office to Dwight D. Eisenhower during the inaugural ceremony

January 20, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon leaving the National Presbyterian Church following a pre-inaugural service. The service took place before the private swearing in ceremony. Shown from L to R are: Barbara Eisenhower, John S.D. Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, President Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon, Pat Nixon, Richard Nixon with Julie Nixon standing in front of him, and Reverend Edward Elson [72-2061-5]

January 20, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower leaving the National Presbyterian Church following a pre-inaugural service [72-2061-6]

January 21, 1957 - Reverend Edward Elson leading the invocation at the inauguration [72-2061-11]

January 21, 1957 - The Marine Corps Band plays during Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration [72-2063-7]

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower delivering his inaugural address [72-2063-8]

January 21, 1957 - Marian Anderson singing the National Anthem at Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration [72-2063-9]

January 21, 1957 - The police motorcycle units leading the inaugural parade [72-2063-39]

Jaunuary 21, 1957 - Members of the Eisenhower Cabinet arrive at the inaugural parade reviewing stand [72-2063-60]

January 21, 1957 - A military unit passes in review during the inaugural parade [72-2063-82]

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower on the reviewing stand with his grandchildren; Richard Nixon and his daughters. [72-2063-85]

January 21, 1957 - Tanks pass the inaugural parade reviewing stand [72-2063-88]

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower attend an inaugural ball [72-2064-15]

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower arrive at an inaugural ball [72-2064-17]

January 21, 1957 - Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie attend an inaugural ball [72-2064-24]

January 16, 1957 - Mamie Eisenhower in her inaugural ball gown [72-2057-2]