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 ...
Which president gave the longest inaugural address?
Since the very first inaugural address delivered by George Washington, our nation’s chief executives have used their speeches ...
Why is it the 60th inauguration but the 47th president?
POPULIST presidential candidate Donald J. Trump makes a comeback as The United States Chief Executive. On January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump returns to office, serving as the 47th president of the ...
How Christian nationalism played a role in incorporating the phrase ‘so help me God’ in the presidential oath of office
The phrase ‘so help me God’ is believed to be a part of the presidential oath ever since George Washington is said to have ...
US Presidential inauguration ceremonies over the years
George Washington is the only president of the United States whose inauguration took place in New York City, then the ...
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'So help me God': How Christian nationalism shaped the presidential oath of office
On Jan. 20, Donald Trump will take the presidential oath of office: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the ...
Biden's pardons: How do they compare with Trump's and those of other presidents?
With his presidency nearly over, Joe Biden is considering preemptive pardons for people Donald Trump has criticized or ...
A look at the tradition of presidents leaving letters for their successors
As President Joe Biden prepares to pass the baton to President-elect Donald Trump, it's unclear if he'll follow the tradition ...
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Presidential inaugurations have seen blizzards and the polar vortex
What is the polar vortex? How it’s responsible for dangerous cold Ronald Reagan had both the warmest and the coldest January ...
Former US presidents, VPs attend Jimmy Carter's funeral: See photos of Bush, Obama, more
Former US presidents and vice presidents attended the funeral of the 39th President Jimmy Carter on Thursday in Washington, D ...
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Donald Trump to be sworn in as US President - here's how events will unfold
Preparations are under way for Donald Trump to be sworn in as the 47th President of the USA, during a inaugural ceremony in ...