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 ...

Which president had the longest inaugural address? Which has been sworn in the most? Which ended the ceremony’s top-hat ...

The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have ...

One function of these addresses is to bring the country together. As one political scientist put it, they brim with 'verbal ...

America made its history as the first Black person, Barack Obama, was sworn in as the 44th president of the country. In front ...

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.

On the eve of Trump’s second inaugural address, Americans wonder whether he will follow the path of Jefferson and Lincoln ...

Donald Trump will become the 47th President on Monday. However, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt stand out as America's greatest leaders in its 250-year history.

Will Trump take the opportunity this time, in his second inaugural speech, to talk of unity? Or will it be more 'American ...

The true test of leadership is not in the position, but in the impact you have on others.” — John Quincy Adams Related: ...

On January 9, our 39th President, Jimmy Carter, laid in state at our nation’s Capitol. We honored and celebrated his life and ...