On this day, 72 years ago, January 20, 1953 (December 6, 1952, the 34th President of the United States, Eisenhower, took office (1953-1961). On January 20, 1953, millions of people in the United States witnessed Eisenhower being sworn in. Americans from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast have the opportunity to watch the inauguration of the 34th President of the United States on television. This is the first time in history. The inauguration ceremony also included a colorful march in Washington and the swearing-in of Vice President Richard Nixon. At 12:32, Eisenhower formally took the oath, making the vote of 60 million Americans officially effective. "Ike" wins