Today in History - January 20

On January 20, 1937,  Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first U.S. president sworn into office in January.  Continue reading.

On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy distinguished his inaugural ceremony with a poetry reading by fellow New Englander Robert Frost.  Continue reading.

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