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John F. Kennedy's inauguration on January 20, 1961 was held in subfreezing temperatures and heavy snow.
The storm caused transportation issues and threatened to cancel the parade.
A major winter storm hit the Washington, D.C. area the night before the inauguration
The storm dropped 8 inches of snow and temperatures were 20°F (-7°C)
The snowstorm caused a traffic jam that was crippling for its time
The snowstorm also reduced visibility at Washington National Airport to less than half a mile
The inauguration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleared the streets with dump trucks, plows, and other equipment
The parade was in doubt until the snow was cleared
Robert Frost was unable to read his poem due to the bright sun, so he recited “The Gift Outright” from memory
Kennedy delivered his inaugural address without a hat or overcoat in 20°F weather
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