Harding died 2 years, 151 days into this term, and Coolidge succeeded to the presidency.

Chief Justice Edward D. White administered the presidential oath of office.

[1] Harding placed his hand on the Washington Inaugural Bible as he recited the oath.

"[3] Critic H. L. Mencken described Harding's inaugural address, writing, "It is rumble and bumble.

"[4] This inauguration was the first in which an automobile was used to transport the president-elect and the outgoing president (Woodrow Wilson) to and from the Capitol.