In January 1945, Franklin Roosevelt’s fourth inauguration was held on the White House lawn. The ongoing Second World War called for a scaled-back ceremony. Catholic University faculty member Fr. John A. Ryan was present and provided the benediction at this event. The 1945 swearing-in, highlighted in our records on past inaugurations, provides a precedent for Read More

Every four years, on an often cold and wet wintry day, thousands gather on the National Mall and along Constitution Avenue to witness the peaceful transfer of power, as one President steps down and another takes the oath of office. Being located in Washington, DC, the CUA Archives has naturally accumulated images and documents related Read More

In celebration of the inauguration of President John Garvey on January 25th, 2011, the Catholic University of America Libraries have created a Research Guide to library resources relating to John Henry Cardinal Newman, the Cardinal Virtues, the Faculty Roundtable speakers, and the Inaugural guest speakers.