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Donald Trump, Bible
Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. Here's what to know about the tradition.
Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.
Oath and tradition: Unveiling the history behind President Trump's choice of Bibles for his Inauguration
According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams swore the Oath of Office with his hand on a law book.
Details you may have missed at Donald Trump's inauguration
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.
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Which Bible will Donald Trump take an oath on? Will it be Abraham Lincoln's Bible, the one his mother gifted, or the one he personally recommended? Here are details
Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States will commence in a few ...
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Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president, declares 'America's decline is over'
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States in one of the most remarkable political comebacks ...
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Will Trump embrace unity, as Lincoln and Jefferson did?
Words matter. Leadership matters. Jefferson and Lincoln, two of America’s greatest presidents, sought unity in a time of deep division. Will Trump follow their path, re-shape his reputation and urge ...
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A famous Lincoln speech might bear his fingerprints
When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...
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‘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 ...
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Lip reader's hidden inauguration moments - from Donald Trump 'order' to Barron 'gesture'
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with a number of hidden moments occurring before and ...
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Trump inauguration live updates: First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in D.C.
The last time that happened was former President Barack Obama's second inauguration in 2013. Obama, the nation's first Black ...
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President Trump celebrates indoor inaugural parade at Capital One Arena
President Donald Trump celebrated with an estimated 20,000 supporters for an indoor inaugural parade Monday inside Capital ...
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