The United States has held presidential inaugurations every four years since its first president, George Washington, was sworn in in 1789.
Intended to mark the peaceful transfer of power and serve as a unifying event for the nation, the ceremony has certain elements consistent regardless of party affiliation, such as the oath of office, while guest speakers may send messages different signals and performance may be different. vary considerably in tone.
Donald Trump He will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20. Here’s what you need to know.
Where will he be?
Since the inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1981, the ceremony has typically been held on the west front of the U.S. Capitol building. Because of extremely cold weather This year’s plan is for the ceremony to take place inside the Capitol, in a circular, domed room called the Rotunda, which will accommodate about 600 people. Reagan’s ceremony also took place there in 1985.
Trump said the 20,000-capacity Capital One Arena in Washington would be open for live viewing. The inaugural parade, usually held outdoors, will also be moved to the arena.
Who will participate?
The sitting U.S. president and other living former presidents and their families typically attend the presidential inauguration. Trump refused to come to the US president Joe Bidenin 2021, arguing that the 2020 election, in which Biden defeated Trump, was stolen from him.
