 First inauguration of William McKinley

The first inauguration of William McKinley as the 25th President of the United States took place on Thursday, March 4, 1897, in front of the Old Senate Chamber at the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.This was the 28th inauguration and marked the commencement of the first four-year term of William McKinley as President and the only term of Garret Hobart as Vice President.