Presidential Inauguration

After the new president and vice-president have seen the outgoing executives leave, they then return to Statuary Hall within the capitol to attend a luncheon given by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. During the 19th century, this luncheon was typically hosted at the White House by the outgoing president and first lady. However, since the early 1900's the luncheon location was moved to the Capitol. It has been given by the Joint Congressional committee on Inaugural Ceremonies since 1953.