Some key inaugural milestones, thanks to our CNN Research and Library staff:
First inauguration: April 30, 1789; Federal Hall, New York City (George Washington)
Longest Inaugural Address: William Henry Harrison in 1841 (8,445 words; 1 hour, 45 minutes)
Shortest Inaugural Address: George Washington's 2nd in 1793 (135 words)
1st president inaugurated in D.C.: Jefferson, 1801
1st Inaugural held at West Front of U.S. Capitol: Reagan, 1981