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.

President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the two Bibles held by his wife, Melania Trump, when he took his second oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States.

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

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

Hundreds of people including local elected officials attended the ceremony in which Merced Superior Court Judge John Kirihara ...

Donald Trump raised his right hand while his left hand hovered underneath a pair of bibles during an inaugural ceremony that was slightly delayed Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda. Trump took the oath ...

Some presidents did not use a Bible to take the oath of office, including Theodore Roosevelt, who did not use anything when ...

Trump became president moments after noon, taking the oath read by Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump was joined by his wife Melania Trump who was holding both a family bible and the one used by ...

WASHINGTON — On January 20, Donald Trump will take the oath of office for his second, non-consecutive term as President of the United States. During the ceremony, Supreme Court Chief Justice John ...

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S.

DONALD Trump is set to take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The ceremony symbolises the peaceful transfer of power from Joe Biden to Trump ...

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump had his left hand down at his side – and not on one of the two Bibles his wife, Melania, held up for him – during his swearing-in ceremony.