The first president, George Washington, was inaugurated at Federal Hall in New York on April 30, 1789. Washington repeated the oath, read by Chancellor Robert Livingston of New York, with one hand on the Bible: “I do solemnly swear that I will … [Read More...]
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When is the 2021 U.S. Presidential Inauguration? The U.S. Presidential Inauguration will be held on January 20, 2021. What events make up the Presidential Inauguration? The inauguration of the U.S. President has changed over the centuries. Today, the traditional activities that constitute … [Read More...]