The decision to hold President Reagan's second inauguration indoors was primarily a health and safety concern, as cold temperatures posed a serious risk to participants.
Medical consultations revealed that, at a temperature of 7 degrees Fahrenheit with wind chill, exposed skin could freeze in under five minutes, prompting the decision for an indoor ceremony.
Press secretary Larry Speakes emphasized that the priority of the Reagans during the cold weather considerations for the inauguration was the well-being of those attending, not just Reagan himself.
For context, the event in 1985 was not only a ceremonial affair but also involved serious deliberations around medical risks associated with dangerously low temperatures for all participants.
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