Presidential oath of office (Franklin D. Roosevelt – Barack H. Obama)

United States Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clause 8: Before [the President] enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” *4 March 1933; Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt; East Portico, US Capitol; Chief Justice Charles E. Hughes *12 …

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