What It Means
Moved Inauguration Day from March 4 to January 20.
Historical Context
The long gap had created problems, especially during the Great Depression.
Original Text
“The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January...”
- Amendment Number
- 20 of 27
- Ratified
- 1933
- Category
- Modern
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