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 ...
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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 ...
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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'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 ...
An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect’s inauguration
Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan at the Republican's inauguration. Richard Nixon clasped John F.
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Trump inauguration: What to know about the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 20
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. Supporters will gather to celebrate his victory, ...
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 ...