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Written in a spirit of reconciliation toward the seceded states, Lincoln's inaugural address touched on several topics: first, a pledge to "hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government"; second, a statement that the Union would not interfere with slavery where it existed; and third, a promise that while he would ...
"Praise Song for the Day" is an occasional poem written by the American poet Elizabeth Alexander and delivered at the 2009 presidential inauguration of President Barack Obama.The poem is the fourth to be delivered at a United States presidential inauguration, following in the tradition of recitals by Robert Frost (John F. Kennedy, 1961), Maya Angelou (Bill Clinton, 1993), and Miller Williams ...
Before Inauguration Day, the president-elect will name a Presidential Inaugural Committee. This committee is the legal entity responsible for fundraising for and the planning and coordination of all official events and activities surrounding the inauguration of president and vice president (other than the ceremony itself), such as the balls and ...
Here is what we know about Inauguration Day so far: WHEN IS THE INAUGURATION? Trump will take the oath of office, likely administered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, at 12 p.m ...
As always, the president will be inaugurated in January.
Here is the full rundown of events on Inauguration Day: Procession to the Capitol - The outgoing president accompanies the president-elect to the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony.
The speech was the shortest inaugural address since Jimmy Carter's in 1977. [63] In late December 2016, Trump told visitors that he was writing the first draft of his inaugural address, citing previous inauguration speeches by John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan as inspirations. [64]
Held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., Inauguration Day events include the swearing-in of the president and vice president elects, the inaugural address and the pass in review. The day also ...