What is the presidential inauguration? Explaining the history and meaning of Inauguration Day
With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.
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5 keys to understanding America’s presidential inauguration
Presidential inaugurations show the world America’s orderly, peaceful transfer of power, which is the hallmark of America’s system of government.
‘I do solemnly swear…': Interesting facts about Inauguration Day history
Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat tradition? Here are some tidbits you might not know about Inauguration Day.
Trump Swearing-In: 10 Facts From US Presidential Inauguration History That May Surprise You
On April 30, 1789, the United States of America got its first President, as George Washington took oath of office for the first time. From his second inauguration onwards in 1793, and until 1933, the event was held on March 4,
Historic Bibles and the oath: Here are some of the traditions you may see at Donald Trump's inauguration
From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions. Which ones have endured?
Inauguration 2025: The tradition of presidents leaving letters for their successors
As President Joe Biden prepared to pass the baton to President-elect Donald Trump, he followed the tradition of leaving his successor a note.
Inauguration Day live updates: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States
President-elect Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, succeeding Joe Biden. Follow for live coverage.
See the Inauguration Day schedule for Trump's 2025 presidential swearing in
The inauguration marks the official transfer of presidential power, with the executive branch changing hands from the Biden administration to the Trump administration. The 20th Amendment states that a president's four-year term ends at noon on Jan.
WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump’s swearing-in and inaugural address
Trump has said that the theme of his inaugural address will be “unity and strength, and also the word ‘fairness.’”
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Inauguration history: What happened on the day George Washington became president in 1789
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ceremony in United ...
Which Bible Will Donald Trump Use at His Inauguration?
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...
How a really bad winter delayed George Washington’s Inauguration Day by over a month
The nation's very first Inauguration Day had to be postponed as an exceptionally cold and bitter winter delayed the counting ...
Bill Clinton at 2025 inauguration: See photos of the former president as Donald Trump sworn in
Former President Bill Clinton was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former President here.
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National Guard Bureau leaders meet with Guardsmen supporting 60th Presidential Inauguration
About 7,800 National Guard troops were on duty as part of a large interagency presence to ensure the peaceful transition of ...