Weather history: Snow during presidential inaugurations
From 1789 to 1817, there were seven presidential inaugurations that took place indoors, out of the winter elements. (AP Photo, File) (AP1789)Originally, Inauguration Day was held March 4. It wasnโt until 1921 when Warren G. Harding became the first president-elect to ride to his inauguration ceremony in an automobile. After the ratification of the 20th Amendment in 1933, Inauguration Day was changed to January 20 starting in 1937. That record was set in 1909, when 9.8 inches of snow was recorded as President Taft was sworn into office.