there is also no stipulation that the oath of office end with “so help me God,” though it has become customary.) Throughout ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while placing his left hand on the Bible Monday afternoon. He then took the oath of office ...

when John Quincy Adams took his oath “while reading a volume of law,” according to the Joint Congressional Committee on ...

When President Donald Trump took the oath of office, he didn't have his hand on the Bible. Does this matter and why do ...

From historic Bibles to the leading role of the country's chief justice, Inauguration Day has been filled with traditions.

Legally speaking, it doesn't matter whether the U.S. president placed his hand on a bible. And he wouldn't be the first not to.

Although it's done so often it seems like rule, is there a requirement to use a Bible during a swearing-in ceremony?

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 ...

During his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump appeared to forget to put his hand on the Bibles he brought for the swearing-in ceremony, instead leaving his left arm by his side.

WASHINGTON — The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally administers the oath of office to the incoming president ... administered the oath to early vice presidents like John Adams, Thomas ...