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Bible, Trump and Inauguration Day

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3d

What Bible will Trump use at his inauguration? Not the one he endorsed.

The president-elect eschewed the star-spangled “Trump Bible” in favor of volumes with personal and national history.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Will Donald Trump Place His Hand on Two Bibles Again on Inauguration Day?

Presidential inaugurations hold a symbolic place in U.S. history, with the choice of Bible often reflecting personal or national significance.

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USA Today · 1d

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.

People on MSN · 1d

Donald Trump Sworn In as the 47th U.S. President

Donald Trump, 78, is the United States president once again after taking the oath of office from inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20. He and newly inaugurated Vice President J.D. Vance

ABC · 15h

Trump inauguration live updates: First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in D.C.

The last time that happened was former President Barack Obama's second inauguration in 2013. Obama, the nation's first Black president, took the oath of office that year using two Bibles, one that belonged to King and one that belonged to Abraham Lincoln.

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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 ...

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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Will Trump embrace unity, as Lincoln and Jefferson did?

Words matter. Leadership matters. Jefferson and Lincoln, two of America’s greatest presidents, sought unity in a time of deep division. Will Trump follow their path, re-shape his reputation and urge ...

‘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 ...

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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