Second inauguration of George W. Bush

George W. Bush taking the oath of office for his second presidential term

The second inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd president of the United States happened on January 20, 2005. It was the ceremony that officially said George W. Bush's second term as president and Dick Cheney as vice president was starting.

The ceremony happened on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. It was the 55th presidential inauguration.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist gave the oath of office to Bush. This was the last time Rehnquist gave the presidential oath because he died in September 2005. Dennis Hastert gave the vice presidential oath to Cheney.

Second Inauguration Of George W. Bush Media

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  Bush delivers his second Inaugural address

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  George and Laura Bush during the 2005 Inaugural Parade

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  Appearance of the Capitol at the time of the investiture.

Other websites

• Video of Bush's Second Inaugural Address from cspan.org (with audio)
• Text of Bush's Second Inaugural Address
• Audio of Bush's Second Inaugural Address