Special section presidential inauguration 20 latest. Despite turning down inauguration gig, elton john has a recurring role in trumps presidency. The first such event, held on inauguration day in washington, d. Even a year after the presidential inauguration, many are still shocked that trump came away the victor of the election.
Making history at presidential inaugurations cbs news. His most recent position was serving as president of louisburg college in louisburg, nc where he moved in 2009 after serving 7 years at huntingdon college in montgomery, al. They explicitly ask that god to instill the necessary wisdom in him. The president s two most effective nemeses house speaker nancy pelosi and intelligence committee chairman adam schiff are not on the ballot. Capitol during the 57th presidential inauguration in washington, jan. The inauguration of president barack obama took place january 21, 20 on the west front of the u. President trump said that he can be one of the most presidential presidents to hold office at a campaign rally tuesday. Since 1937, it has taken place at noon est on january 20, the first day of the new term, some 72 to 78 days after the.
The inauguration of a president brings together all three branches of government. Trumps inauguration week could well be the most expensive in history thanks to inflation and a sharp uptick in donations. Was donald trumps inauguration the most viewed in history. A private swearingin ceremony took place on sunday, january 20, 20 in the blue room of the white house. The history of inauguration weather in washington, d. While i dont have a problem with wisdom or general spirituality, i am astonished that the. The first inaugural ball was held by sponsors on may 7, 1789 in new york city, one week after the first inauguration of george washington. Jul 22, 2019 this statistic presents viewer numbers for each of the u. The presidential inauguration, brought to you by the few.
Most popular inaugurationbarack obama inauguration sets. President barack obama arrives at the ceremonial swearingin at the u. Jan 19, 2018 even a year after the presidential inauguration, many are still shocked that trump came away the victor of the election. The most recent presidential inauguration ceremony was held on friday, january 20, 2017, when donald trump officially assumed presidential duties. The 56th inauguration, which set a record attendance for any event held in washington, d.
The worst presidential inaugurations in history, ranked. Trump told a crowd at a rally in youngstown, ohio, that with the. Jan 15, 2017 the presidential inauguration or not of donald j. As of october 2016, the most recent month on record, 43. Inauguration day occurs in the usa once every four years on january 20. Im watching the inauguration of the 45th president and am stunned 2 that three christian 3 clergy persons pray for the president and the country, obviously in order to give the incoming president the christian gods blessing. The first inauguration of barack obama as the 44th president of the united states took place on tuesday, january 20, 2009 at the west front of the united states capitol in washington, d. After the worship services, the president elect and vice president electas well as the current president and vice president, family. Feb 05, 2017 obamas first inauguration was estimated to have been witnessed by about 1. This designation is also extended to the swearingin ceremony at the u. This dvd includes the swearingin of the vice president and president as well as. United states presidential inaugural balls are large social gatherings, both white tie and black tie, held to celebrate the commencement of a new term of the president of the united states. It will be difficult to compare costs until after the week is over, but mr.
Here is a look at some other inauguration traditions and facts through the years. Prayer at the presidential inauguration politics stack exchange. Johns music is a persistent reminder of the presidents interest in showmanship. United states presidential inaugural balls wikipedia. Presidential inauguration barack obama presidential library. Inauguration washington dc presidential inaugural guide. Jan 16, 20 of all the traditional events associated with a presidential inauguration, the most frivolous one of the ball is often equated with as much importance in the public imagination as the inaugural address, in which the new leader outlines his vision for the nation he will now guide. Of all the traditional events associated with a presidential inauguration, the most frivolous one of the ball is often equated with as much importance in the public imagination as the inaugural address, in which the new leader outlines his vision for the nation he will now guide. Donald trumps presidential inauguration and subsequent galas were the focus of 2020s friday, january 20, episode here are five key revelations. As you learn more about the inauguration in washington, dc, we. The inaugural parade, generally held on the afternoon of the swearingin ceremony, is a popular part of the inaugural festivities.
Presidential speeches reveal the united states challenges, hopes, dreams and temperature of the nation, as much as they do the wisdom and perspective of the leader speaking themeven in the. To a large group of americans, the inauguration last january was viewed as a turning point in history. Have you ever been to the clock in munich, which does its thing at noon. The joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies has been responsible for the planning and execution of the swearingin ceremonies and the luncheon for the inauguration of the president of the united states at the u. Obamas first inauguration was estimated to have been witnessed by about 1. Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration. It occurs in the year after presidential elections have been held. Inauguration day in the united states time and date. Inauguration day began with the sounds of ceremonial artillery and church bells ringing across. The latest updates and schedule for the 20 presidential inauguration held in washington, d. Jccic has organized all inaugural ceremonies since then. America, take a moment to look back at where weve been this week for this special edition of west wing week, january 18th to the 24th, or behind the scenes.
Come to washington, dc and witness something for the ages as the nation swears in the 45th president of the united states on jan. Barack obamas second inaugural address, which took place on january 21, 20, attracted. Washingtons first inauguration required some improvisation. Jan 21, 2017 ronald reagan topped the leader board with 41. On january 20, 2017, the peaceful transfer of american power took place in washington, dc, as the 44 th president of the united states, barack obama passed the office to presidentelect donald j.
President barack obama, both live over 2 million people and online 45. Capitol hill staff members wipe off the seats on the podium before the swearing in of donald trump as the 45th president of the united states during the 58th presidential inauguration at. Jan 20, 2017 on january 20, 2017, the peaceful transfer of american power took place in washington, dc, as the 44 th president of the united states, barack obama passed the office to presidentelect donald j. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. The presidential inauguration, brought to you by the few, the. Barack obama sworn in to second term as president the. Presidential inauguration to make it easy for you to enjoy the celebration. Theres been an instant flurry of analysis, with the washington post leading the way with this analysis of words that have not been used in any prior us presidential inauguration speeches. The only inauguration element mandated by the united states constitution is that the president make an oath or affirmation before that person can enter on the execution of the office of the presidency. In accordance with article i, section 6 of the united states constitution, obama resigned from the united states senate effective november. Inauguration day began with the sounds of ceremonial artillery and church bells ringing across new york city, our nations first capital.
Trump inauguration most watched in us history probably. At 8,445 words, harrison delivered the longestever presidential inaugural address. The second inauguration of barack obama as president of the united states was the 57th inauguration and marked the commencement of the second term of barack obama as president and joe biden as vice president. A gift shop displays presidential memorabilia as washington prepares for president barack obamas second inauguration on january 19, 20 in washington, dc. Afp a stillpopular barack obama took the presidential oath of office for a second term on. Recitation of the presidential oath of office is the only component in this ceremony mandated by the united states constitution in article ii, section one, clause 8. The presidential inauguration to be held on january 21, 20, has been designated a national special security event. This ceremony takes place for each new presidential term, even if the president is continuing in office for a second term. The court was presented with argument supporting that george washington included prayer at his inauguration, providing the court with reason to believe that the founding fathers had intended for prayer to be acceptable at inaugurations. Just ahead of presidentelect donald trumps inauguration ceremony on friday, jan. To a large group of americans, the inauguration last january was viewed as.
Great moments from past presidential inaugurations in. United states presidential inauguration infogalactic. Presidential inauguration 20 photo 14 pictures cbs. Thats up 35% from january 2009, when obama was inaugurated, but down 9. Inauguration day was officially changed from march 4 to jan. National anthem performed by dorothy maynor accompanied by the united states marine band, led by lt. The us capital is preparing for the second inauguration of us president barack obama, which will take place on january 21.
Donald trumps swearingin us 58th presidential inauguration ceremony 20 jan, 2017, 04. A history of presidential inaugurations the washington post. The 15 weirdest presidential inaugurations in us history. The people arrive on the 19th, everything happens on the 20th the inauguration, and the inauguration balls, and on the 21st, its just trash cleanup and back to work. The inauguration of the president of the united states is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new fouryear term of the president of the united states. What is god saying one year after the inauguration. Jan 19, 2017 just ahead of presidentelect donald trumps inauguration ceremony on friday, jan. Harrisons inaugural address was a killer almost literally. On april 30, 1789, george washington took the oath of office in new york city. Later he said of this new presidential role, i walk on untrodden ground. Roosevelt attended church services on the morning of his first swearingin ceremony in 1933, all the succeeding presidents have done the same. Presidential inauguration 20 photo 14 pictures cbs news. George washington started that tradition of using a bible in 1789. Jan 20, 2017 most january inauguration days have been colder than these averages suggest, however.
The third most watched ceremony was that of jimmy carter in 1977, which drew 34. Trump take the presidential oath of office on friday. Trump inauguration most watched in us history probably january 22, 2017 patrick stephens headline news, politics 0 according to nielsen, around 30. This statistic presents viewer numbers for each of the u. Well, the highestprofile resident in the city is none other than the president of the united states. Donald trump will take office as the 45th president of the united states when hes sworn in on jan.
By definition, the inauguration marked the formal culmination of the presidential transition of barack obama that began when he won the united states presidential election on november 4, 2008 and became the presidentelect. Bloombergbloomberg via getty images tue 17 jan 2017 05. How much will the inauguration cost, and whos paying. Since 1937, temperatures recorded on all inaugurations show an average high of 40. But just look at what he accomplished his first year in office. Washington, dc in my last article, communists intend to overthrow the united states before. Which chief justice administered the most presidential oaths. How is the most unpopular and divisive president on his. President elect donald trump arrives on the west front of the u. Presidential inaugurations white house historical association. Planned and sanctioned by the presidential inaugural committee, the official inaugural balls occur throughout the evening of inauguration day in the washington d. The most recent presidential inauguration ceremony was the swearing in of donald trump to a fouryear term of office on friday, january 20, 2017. Presidential inauguration 2021 washington dc forum. The tradition of presidential inaugural balls in the united states has evolved over time.
The speech broke with tradition by extending the acrimonious atmosphere of the election campaign into the presidency. The joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies. Most popular inauguration barack obama inauguration sets world records washington, usa a record number of people have watched the inauguration ceremony of u. Most january inauguration days have been colder than these averages suggest, however. The day of the inauguration includes a number of events that have become tradition. Inaugural parade 2017 presidential inaugural resources. Barack obama is inaugurated for his second term as president of the united states. The third mostwatched ceremony was that of jimmy carter in 1977, which drew 34. George washington was the first person to be inaugurated as president of the usa.
It should be noted that the public inauguration spectacle has only been the standard since ronald reagans first sw. Additionally, most of the inauguration is not a formal government event. The official crowd size measurement for donald trumps inauguration is still unknown, but even president trumps personal estimate he guessed that 1. Jan 17, 2017 it will be difficult to compare costs until after the week is over, but mr. We love to encourage visitors to experience the city like a local.