Which president inauguration cost the most?

Answer 1

well unfortunately the president who spent the most money would be an equal amount because they live in the White House where they mostly get a lot of stuff for free

It depends on what you mean by "spent the most money". Also, note that the President doesn't spend the money - Congress is the one who appropriates the actual money.

In terms of percentage of Gross Domestic Product, the government during FDR's administration spent by far the most money - firstly, as part of the New Deal and Great Depression era programs, then for fighting World War 2. Most likely, the Obama administration will be next, followed by the Regan administration, Johnson administration, and George W Bush administration.

As an absolute number, remember that inflation makes it an unfair comparison (i.e. $1 in 2000 is hardly comparable to $1 in 1900). In inflation-adjusted dollars (e.g. $1 in 2000 = $0.05 in 1900), the likely biggest spenders would be:

1. FDR
2. Obama
3. G.W. Bush
4. Clinton
5. G H W Bush
6. Regan
7. Johnson
8. Wilson

Almost exclusively, even after adjusting for inflation, every year since at least 1970 has shown an overall increase in the size of the federal budget.

Answer 2

President Barack Obama's inauguration next week is set to be the most expensive ever, predicted to reach over $150m (£102m). This dwarfs the $42.3m spent on George Bush's inauguration in 2005 and the $33m spent on Bill Clinton's in 1993. Part of the spending includes emergency funding announced by the White House on Tuesday to help with the soaring costs. Most of this new federal funding will be to deal with the huge influx of people, estimated 1.5 million to 2 million. A White House statement said that President Bush "declared an emergency exists in the District of Columbia". If there is snow, the costs will grow higher. The long-term forecast suggests there is a chance of snow on Sunday and again on the day of inauguration, on Tuesday. Carole Florman, spokeswoman for the joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies, told the New York Daily News, which estimated the cost at $160m: "We're always very budget conscious. But we're sending a message to the entire world about our peaceful transition of power, and you don't want it to look like a schlock affair. It needs to be appropriate to the magnitude of events that it is." Florman deals specifically with the inauguration ceremony at the Congress, which is relatively modest. The surge in spending is partly because of the Obama's decision to open the entire Mall to the public. The federal government has budgeted $49m for the inauguration. But this does not take account of other demands, such as from Virginia and Maryland, the states surrounding the capital, that have also asked for emergency funding. In addition, funding will come from Obama's own fund-raising efforts and from private contributors. One of the biggest costs is transport, and the Washington DC transport authority has also put in a request to the federal government for extra funding. Obama today issued a statement calling on people across the nation to participate by holding their own neighbourhood events, including their own balls. He acknowledged the logistical problems that will face Washington. "Now, you've probably heard the reports that unprecedented numbers of Americans are planning to join us in Washington. That will mean long lines, a tough time getting around, and most of all, a lot of walking on what could be a very cold winter day," Obama said. The presidential inaugural committee today published details of the inauguration and the days running up to it. On Sunday, there will be a free concert opened by Obama at the Lincoln Memorial, with songs from Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé and others and historical readings by actors including Jamie Foxx and Denzel Washington. On Monday night, there will be a children's inaugural event in Washington. On Tuesday, there will be the inauguration, parade led by the Obamas from Congress to the White House and a series of balls in the evening. The inauguration events will end on Wednesday with a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral. Source: Guardian.co.uk http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/14/barack-obama-inauguration-cost

Answer 3

The president who spent the most time and money on his inauguration was president BarackObama .The reason for this is that it was one of if not the most important things in the Nation's history . It was the inauguration of the first African American President in the history of the United States. I see it as that a change in culture of the Presidency could bring about a change in everything else. Like the state our economy is in rite now needs to be turned around. The job situation is a problem that many people want solve rite away. President Barack Obama is made these promises to change these certain thing and i believe he is going to achieve his goal. Our newly crowned president brings a presence of a strong man that gives me faith in him. Matter he reminds me of a Family man just like himself, Mr. Fredrick Curry Sr When Mr. Curry first Came to East our school (East High School) was out of control like Bush was principal, but he put is foot down fast . I was in the 8th grade and in probably one of the most promising class(2010) to graduate from East High School. Just like an inauguration Mr. Curry brought every student to the auditorium and promised us two things He would change. He would turn East into a safe school get us off the felling list. It's been four and a half years and Mr. Curry is still living up to his words .Even though I was part of some of the problems i feel were my Principal is coming from. So i hope just like the principal of East high School president Obama Live up to his words. BY: Brian L Bland The president who spent the most time and money on his inauguration was president BarackObama .The reason for this is that it was one of if not the most important things in the Nation's history . It was the inauguration of the first African American President in the history of the United States. I see it as that a change in culture of the Presidency could bring about a change in everything else. Like the state our economy is in rite now needs to be turned around. The job situation is a problem that many people want solve rite away. President Barack Obama is made these promises to change these certain thing and i believe he is going to achieve his goal. Our newly crowned president brings a presence of a strong man that gives me faith in him. Matter he reminds me of a Family man just like himself, Mr. Fredrick Curry Sr When Mr. Curry first Came to East our school (East High School) was out of control like Bush was principal, but he put is foot down fast . I was in the 8th grade and in probably one of the most promising class(2010) to graduate from East High School. Just like an inauguration Mr. Curry brought every student to the auditorium and promised us two things He would change. He would turn East into a safe school get us off the felling list. It's been four and a half years and Mr. Curry is still living up to his words .Even though I was part of some of the problems i feel were my Principal is coming from. So i hope just like the principal of East high School president Obama Live up to his words. BY: Brian L Bland