As millions watched President Donald Trump’s inauguration at the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, many noticed that he did not ...

According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on ...

During the oath-taking ceremony, First Lady Melania Trump stood next to Trump with two Bibles in her hands. However, while ...

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During his swearing-in, Trump opted to skip the tradition of placing his hand on a Bible—an act that has become a symbolic ...

Donald Trump skipped the tradition of placing his hand on a Bible during his swearing-in ceremony, sparking criticism and ...

On January 20, 2025, the United States of America witnessed Donald Trump being sworn in as the 47th president for a second ...

There is no legal requirement for the president to place his hand on the Bible. According to Article VI, Clause 3, of the U.S. Constitution, which covers oaths of office, members of Congress, state ...

During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While ...

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 ...

Images from the inauguration show President Trump did not put his hand on a Bible as he was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief ...