Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts in an inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday. "I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success,

A historic transition of power unlike any since the 19th century unfolded throughout Monday, Jan. 20, as President Donald Trump was sworn in for a rare nonconsecutive White House term. PEOPLE followed

In the White House press release, the president ordered that flags be returned to half-staff in honor of the late President Carter.