The 20th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, changing the beginning and end of terms for all elected federal offices.

Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution

1933 amendment changing term dates for elected federal officials

The Twentieth Amendment to the United States Constitution moved the beginning and ending of the terms of the president and vice president from March 4 to January 20, and of members of Congress from March 4 to January 3. It also has provisions that determine what is to be done…