This is a recording of President Eisenhower's first inaugural address. The recording begins with the swearing in of Vice President Richard Nixon and a prayer read by the Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver. Then, Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson swears in Eisenhower and Eisenhower reads his speech, which begins with a short prayer for God's aid. The speech touches on the threat of nuclear war and of communism, as well as America's leadership role. After the speech, the Most Reverend Henry K. Sherrill reads the benediction.