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Trump’s Hand Not on Bible When He Takes Oath
Eagle-eye onlookers were quick to notice President Donald Trump did not have his hand on the Bible when he took
Oath and tradition: Unveiling the history behind President Trump's choice of Bibles for his Inauguration
According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on the Bible. Presidents can choose another book, for example, John Quincy Adams swore the Oath of Office with his hand on a law book.
Movement grows to put Trump’s face on Mount Rushmore alongside Lincoln, Washington: ‘What are we waiting for?’
Florida congresswoman wants Trump’s face to be carved on Mount Rushmore
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New legislation pushes for Donald Trump's face to be carved into Mount Rushmore
A famous Lincoln speech might bear his fingerprints
When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and paragraphs from a printed draft and pasted them onto the copy he planned to read from. An excellent orator, he adjusted the spacing, apparently for cadence and dramatic effect.
‘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 tradition? Here are some tidbits you might not know about Inauguration Day.
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Will Trump embrace unity, as Lincoln and Jefferson did?
Words matter. Leadership matters. Jefferson and Lincoln, two of America’s greatest presidents, sought unity in a time of deep division. Will Trump follow their path, re-shape his reputation and urge
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Which Bible Will Donald Trump Use at His Inauguration?
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.
Trump took oath of office without his hand on the Bible
During his oath, Trump did not place his hand atop the Bible, a moment that quickly took over on social media as people watching at home took notice. #BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/VywxkH9E4D
Trump to take oath as 47th President with two Bibles symbolising personal faith, national heritage | Know why
Trump’s inaugural committee revealed that he will use the same two Bibles for his second swearing-in as he did in 2017. These Bibles include one given to him by his mother and the other used during Abraham Lincoln's 1861 inauguration.
Details you may have missed at Donald Trump's inauguration
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.
Lip reader's hidden inauguration moments - from Donald Trump 'order' to Barron 'gesture'
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with a number of hidden moments occurring before and during the inauguration
The Problem With $TRUMP
Leaving aside the technical substrate, there is arguably little difference between $TRUMP and the president posting a deposit-only Swiss-bank-account number online, into which people can deposit funds and privately show him the receipts for their deposits.