keywords: president george hw bush, first lady barbara bush, inauguration, oath of office, president of the united states
Synopsis: George HW Bush, standing with his wife Barbara Bush, took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and became the 41st President of the United States of America. President Bush was congratulated by former President Ronald Reagan. Shows the 21-gun salute. After thanking former President Reagan for his service to America President Bush delivered his acceptance speech.