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Bible, Donald Trump
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.
Trump takes the oath of office and doesn't place his hand on Bible
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.
Trump, J. D. Vance
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 in U.S. history.
Donald Trump Sworn In as the 47th U.S. President
Trump, 78, is the president once again after taking the oath of office from inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda Donald Trump is the president of the United States once again after taking the oath of office just after noon on Monday,
BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States
Donald Trump took the presidential oath of office for the second time Monday during an inauguration ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda.
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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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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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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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Trump doesn't place hand on Bible during swearing-in
Trump took the oath of office on Monday immediately after Vice President JD Vance was sworn in by Associate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. As Vance took the oath of office, he placed his right ...
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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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Trump to take oath as 47th President with two Bibles symbolising personal faith, national heritage | Know why
Trump’s inaugural committee revealed that he will use the same two Bibles for his second swearing-in as he did in 2017. These ...
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Do you think George Washington and Abe Lincoln would agree with Trump’s choices? | PennLive Letters
Trump has based his cabinet appointments on who idolizes him the most and who agrees with his un-American promises, like ...
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OPINION | PHILIP MARTIN: America’s religious narrative
I will go out on a limb and guess that Donald Trump didn't break Abraham Lincoln's record for the shortest inaugural address ...
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