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Trump did not put his hand on the Bible at inauguration. Here's what to know about the tradition.
Trump’s Hand Not on Bible When He Takes Oath
Trump takes the oath of office and doesn't place his hand on Bible
During his 2017 inauguration, Trump placed his hand on a family Bible stacked atop Lincoln's while taking the oath. While reciting the presidential oath of office is mandated by the Constitution, using a Bible isn't. Trump is certainly not the first president to not use a Bible during the swearing-in ceremony.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both used Bibles with sentimental value to take the oath of office.
The tradition of using a Bible during the swearing-in goes back to the very first inauguration, but not all Presidents have used one.
Museum of the Bible Chief Curatorial Officer Robert Duke said Trump’s personal Bible will be added to the set of U.S. presidential inauguration Bibles.
President-elect Donald Trump will use two Bibles to culminate the 60th Presidential Inauguration. He is not the first to do so, nor to use the historical Bible he chose.
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington, D.C., and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
Presidential inaugurations hold a symbolic place in U.S. history, with the choice of Bible often reflecting personal or national significance.
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J.D. Vance is sworn in as US Vice President as his wife Usha Vance looks on during the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, on. Trump takes office for his second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States.
“With malice toward none, with charity for all,” even after four years of horrific war.
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