On April 30, 1789, the United States of America got its first President, as George Washington took oath of office for the first time. From his second inauguration onwards in 1793, and until 1933, the event was held on March 4,

The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else. He gave a speech . Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the national celebration.

When Donald Trump assumes office on Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States, he will mark the solemn occasion with an inaugural address which, while not required

One of the most vexing political questions throughout American history has been the role and importance of the vice president. Originally, the vice president was little more than a backup in case the chief executive was suddenly incapacitated.

As Callista and I sat in the Rotunda listening to President Donald Trump’s Inaugural Address, I realized that it was among the most revolutionary inaugural addresses in American history.

The memo doesn’t state how long the freeze will last, but it essentially shuts down the civil rights division for at least the first weeks of the Trump administration.

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

President-elect Donald Trump's will be sworn in under the Capitol Rotunda, rather than outside. But he's not the only president inaugurated in an unusual location.

President Trump decorated the Oval Office with a collage of family photos and other personal effects that were on full display during his first day back in the White House.

One function of these addresses is to bring the country together. As one political scientist put it, they brim with 'verbal tokens of unity.'

WASHINGTON - There’s no place like home. And for US President Donald Trump, home is back in the White House after four tumultuous years. “What a great feeling,” Mr Trump told reporters when asked how it felt to be back in the Oval Office on Jan 20. “One of the better feelings I’ve ever had.” Mr Trump acted as if he’d never left.

Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using one at all, isn't required.