Iconic inaugural speeches still resonate today
Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles revisits the inaugural messages of Ronald Reagan, Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy on Trump's inauguration day.
1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice
Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first
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Who Is John Barrasso? Senate Republican Who Has Attended Every Inauguration Since 1961
As Donald Trump takes the oath of office, John Barrasso continues his lifelong tradition of honoring the peaceful transfer of power.
An American tradition: Defeated candidates attending the president-elect’s inauguration
Jimmy Carter nodded politely toward Ronald Reagan as the new Republican president thanked the Democrat for his administration's help
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at the inauguration. Here's a list of some singers at previous presidential inaugurations.
If Trump is lost for graceful words, this long line of presidents could guide him
Bush unkindly described it.) This time, coming from a seasoned politician with a big victory and the experience of a presidential term already behind him, Trump will speak with authority and purpose.
These are the coldest US presidential Inauguration Days on record
Chilly temperatures pushed President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration indoors, a rare but not unprecedented move.
The History of British Royals Attending U.S. Presidential Funerals
As Prince Edward is set to attend the state funeral of Jimmy Carter, a look back at the history of British royals paying tribute to U.S. presidents.
"Does he fear small crowds?": Trump moves inauguration indoors due to "arctic blast" forecast
In his statement, Trump addressed two obsessions of the MAGA movement: Ronald Reagan and crowd sizes. The incoming president noted that Reagan was sworn in inside the Capitol in 1985, at that moment becoming the oldest president to be inaugurated. That record was eventually bested by Joe Biden in 2021. It will again be broken by Trump next week.
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Carter’s Funeral Brings Five Presidents Together, a Rarity
Mr. Carter and Mr. Bush joined Mr. Reagan at the ceremony, along with six first ladies and two of John F. Kennedy’s children, prompting one official with the Ronald Reagan Foundation to call the ...
Photos show how the White House's decor has changed over the years
President Donald Trump redecorated the Oval Office with many of the same artifacts from his first White House term.
Trump's inauguration will be held inside. What to know if you're traveling to Washington
The decision to move Monday's swearing-in means thousands of people with plans to visit Washington won't be able to see President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration in person.