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A Brief History of Presidential Inaugural Speeches
The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on ...
Biden’s farewell address, like his presidency, misunderstood his task
Joe Biden had two messages to send America in his farewell address: His administration has been a historic success, and the ...
This is why we have a presidential oath
The Constitution is remarkably nonspecific on most things, and deliberately so. John Marshall famously wrote that the ...
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In inaugural address, WA’s new Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’s ‘here to reform’ government
Washington has a new governor for the first time in a dozen years. And Gov. Bob Ferguson made clear in his inaugural address ...
Presidential Funeral Updates: Jimmy Carter’s Hometown Gives Him a Final Farewell
After a family funeral, the 39th president will be buried beside his wife at their home in Plains, Ga. President Biden, one ...
Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in Washington
Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in ...
Trump’s conversation with Obama draws speculation at Jimmy Carter’s funeral: Live updates
Incoming commander-in-chief lashes out at long-standing Democratic foe over natural disaster engulfing Hollywood as his ...