The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will mark the 60th presidential swearing-in ceremony in United States history.

People flood the capitol to attend the inauguration of Donald J. Trump on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.

Community Voices A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today One function of these addresses is to bring the country together.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025 one of many ceremonies that make up Inauguration Weekend.

George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...

The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He ...

On the afternoon of April 30, 1789, George Washington was sworn in as the first president of the United States. Since Washington took his oath of office, Inauguration Day has continued to be an ...