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Inauguration platform under construction for Woodrow Wilson's first inauguration in 1913. Before Inauguration Day, the president-elect will name a Presidential Inaugural Committee. This committee is the legal entity responsible for fundraising for and the planning and coordination of all official events and activities surrounding the ...
The swearing-in ceremony and the inaugural luncheon for President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Pence were planned by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, a committee composed of Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, the committee chair, and Senate party leaders Sen. Mitch McConnell Kentucky and Chuck Schumer of New York, and ...
Inaugural Purple Ball held at the Fairmont Hotel. Recording Industry Association of America's Ball for Feeding America; Salute to Heroes Inaugural Ball, sponsored by the American Legion to recognize recipients of the Medal of Honor. The ball was started as an inaugural event during President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s first inauguration in 1953 ...
A presidential inauguration is a ceremonial event centered on the formal transition of a new president into office, usually in democracies where this official has been elected. Frequently, this involves the swearing of an oath of office. Examples of presidential inaugurations include: Brazilian presidential inauguration; Colombian presidential ...
A general view shows the National Mall as preparations are underway for the upcoming presidential inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2025.
Inauguration of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961. In government and politics, inauguration is the process of swearing a person into office and thus making that person the incumbent. Such an inauguration commonly occurs through a formal ceremony or special event, which may also include an inaugural address by the new official.
Inauguration Day took place on March 4 or 5 (if the 4th fell on a weekend) of each year until the 20th Amendment was passed in 1937, changing it to Jan. 20.
Lee Greenwood, known for his song "God Bless the U.S.A.," is set to take the stage at the swearing-in. “I am humbled and honored to be asked to perform for our 47th President Donald J. Trump ...