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It's 10 a-month. on March 4th, 1801 in Washington, D.C.

57-year-old Thomas Jefferson stands behind the closed door of his boarding house.

He smooths his coat, straightened his shoulders, and takes a steadying breath.

He's been awake since before dawn, waiting for the most important appointment of his life.

In just a few minutes, he's due at the United States Capitol to be sworn in as president of the United States.

Jefferson opens the door and steps outside, standing at attention there as an escort of riflemen ready to guard him on the short walk to the capital.

The first two presidents arrived at their inaugurations by carriage, but Jefferson has chosen to go on foot.

He wants to emphasize that he's a man of the people, not a monarch or an emperor.

The riflemen begin to march, and Jefferson begins his journey.

He tries to match their rhythm, but falls at a step. He eventually gives up, satisfying himself with waving to the well-wishers along the route. But with his eyes on the crowds, Jefferson

fails to see a deep puddle on the unpaved road ahead, and he steps straight into it.

He looks down, wincing, hoping that the muddy water hasn't ruined his white stockings.

But the procession doesn't stop, and Jefferson quickens his pace to regain his spot as they turn

a corner and the Capitol building comes into view.

Banners and flags hang from the unfinished structure are fully positioned

to hide the scaffolding. Only one wing of the building is ready today, and it will be years

before the rest is expected to be finished, but it's still a fitting location for Jefferson's

inauguration all the same, a government still under construction, and a president promising

a fresh start for America.

Inside the recently finished Senate chamber, Thomas Jefferson will take the oath of office to become the third president of the United States.

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