Theodore Roosevelt Inauguration

No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible

President Trump didn't place his hand on a Bible when he took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025. He’s not the first president to swear the oath without doing so.

Snopes on MSN · 6h

Rumor Has It Trump Took Oath of Office Without Placing Hand on Bible. We Checked the Footage

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

The New York Times · 10h

Trump Is the Oldest President to Take the Oath, Again

Before Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in 2021, Donald J. Trump held the record for the country’s oldest commander in chief. He reclaimed the record on Monday.

CBS News on MSN · 6h

Did Trump put his hand on the Bible? Here's what to know about the tradition.

Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. It is not required in the Constitution.

NBC New York · 14h

Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office and was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

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What to know about the Bible Trump used at his inauguration

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the ...

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Trump should consider wise words of his predecessors as he takes office today | Opinion

Wander through the corridors of the White House, as Trump will soon do, and you might hear the presidential portraits on its ...

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These notable inaugurations weren’t held at the US Capitol. Here’s why

For decades, Americans have gathered at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of the incoming president, with some noteworthy exceptions.

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25 Inauguration Day quotes in honor of January 20

This year, Inauguration Day falls on Monday, Jan. 20. In honor of the day, you’ll find a collection of stirring Inauguration ...

‘I do solemnly swear…': Interesting facts about Inauguration Day history

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

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Inauguration Day Latest: Trump promises a 'golden age of America'

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the ...

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Second stories

Roll Call presents an array of archival inaugural photos of second-term presidential inaugurations from the past 120 years..

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Trump Inauguration: JD Vance becomes first US VP to sport a beard since...

JD Vance, the 40-year-old senator from Ohio, who took oath as the 50th Vice President of the United States, made history as ...

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Travel with Terri: The Unexpected Inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt

By Terri Guthrie Can you imagine an unexpected presidential inauguration? That is precisely what happened when Theodore ...

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