With Trump's presidential inauguration just around the corner, review the history and meaning of Inauguration Day.
A transfer of power will take place on Inauguration Day when President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second term in office and President Joe Biden's term ends. But what exactly happens on Inauguration Day?
President-elect Donald Trump will once again become President Trump, the 47th president of the United States today. See the Inauguration Day schedule.
Inauguration Day is an American tradition in which the president-elect takes an oath to become the country's next leader and steps into the position immediately after. The day will kick off at 9:30 a.m. with musical performances, followed by opening remarks at 11:30 a.m.
President Calvin Coolidge's inauguration was the first to be broadcast live on the radio. A lot has changed since then.
Presidential inaugurations show the world America’s orderly, peaceful transfer of power, which is the hallmark of America’s system of government.
Presidential Inauguration will take place inside the Capitol Rotunda, marking the first time the Swearing In has happened indoors since Ronald Reagan’s ceremony in 1985.
Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Andrew Harnik/Getty) Former Vice President Mike Pence arrives before the 60th Presidential Inauguration ...
When a president is re-elected, they must take the oath of office again, meaning there is another inauguration every four years on Jan. 20.
Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.
About 7,800 National Guard troops were on duty as part of a large interagency presence to ensure the peaceful transition of power during
Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty The 60th presidential inauguration ceremony will take ... prayers and other speeches will be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, rather than on the West ...