When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and paragraphs from a printed draft and pasted them onto the copy he planned to read from. An excellent orator, he adjusted the spacing, apparently for cadence and dramatic effect.

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.

Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony to be presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States will commence in a few hours from now at the US Capitol. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the two Bibles Don

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.

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Harry Jaffa suggested that Americans should adopt a “civil religion,” with Lincoln as a quasi-divine figure. This, of course, makes the state into a

Saturday was a busy day for local wrestling as Lewis Central, Tri-Center, and Abraham Lincoln’s boys and girls teams were on the mats. St. Albert, Thomas Jefferson, Riverside, and Treynor

During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.

Visitors participated in a number of activities, such as a scavenger hunt, and a special viewing of Dr. King's famous "I have a dream" speech.

I hope Donald Trump exudes optimism and hope. I hope that our 47th president will be good-humored in another 'morning in America' moment reminiscent of his predecessor Ronald Reagan.

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