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Trump’s hand wasn’t on the Bible during the oath of office: What does this mean?
there is also no stipulation that the oath of office end with “so help me God,” though it has become customary.) Throughout ...
No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible
President Trump didn't place his hand on a Bible when he took his oath of office on Jan. 20, 2025. He’s not the first ...
Trump Swears Oath Without His Hand on Bible, but He Wasn’t Required To
The tradition of swearing the oath of office on a Bible stretches back to George Washington, but not all presidents have ...
Was Trump's hand on the Bible during his inaugural oath of office? What to know
Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office ...
Oath and tradition: Unveiling the history behind President Trump's choice of Bibles for his Inauguration
According to the U.S. Department of State, in 1789 George Washington began the tradition of taking the oath with a hand on ...
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Historic Bibles and the oath: Here are some of the traditions you may see at Donald Trump's inauguration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office as First Lady-elect Melania Trump, looks on during the 58th ...
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Is a Bible required to take the Oath of Office?
Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?
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Who reads the oath of office to the incoming president and vice president?
WASHINGTON — The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally administers the oath of office to the incoming ... to early vice presidents like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr ...
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No, the president does not have to swear the oath of office on a Bible
President Donald Trump took his oath of office on his inauguration ... The first was in 1825, when John Quincy Adams took his oath “while reading a volume of law,” according to the Joint ...